Quote by Joyce Cary

God is a character, a real and consistent being, or He is nothing. If God did a miracle He would deny His own nature and the universe would simply blow up, vanish, become nothing.

God is a character, a real and consistent being, or He is no

Summary

This quote suggests that the existence of God is perceived as either a fully developed and consistent being or non-existent. It implies that if God were to perform a miracle, it would contradict His inherent nature, potentially leading to the destruction of the universe. Essentially, the quote highlights the intricacies and boundaries associated with the concept of God, asserting that any deviation from His nature could have profound consequences.

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By Joyce Cary

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