All the sweetness of religion is conveyed to the world by the hands of story-tellers and image-makers. Without their fictions the truths of religion would for the multitude be neither intelligible nor even apprehensible; and the prophets would prophesy and the teachers teach in vain.

Summary

This quote highlights the important role that story-tellers and image-makers play in presenting and conveying the essence of religion to the world. It suggests that without their creative expressions and interpretations, the truths and teachings of religion may be misunderstood or go unnoticed by the majority. The quote emphasizes the significance of fictions and storytelling in making religious concepts more intelligible and accessible to individuals, making the work of prophets and teachers meaningful and effective in reaching people.

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