Quote by Kuruvilla Pandikattu

A parable is fascinating/ In its paradoxical invitation/ In the subversion of values/ In the unconditional acceptance of life/In its total affirmation of life/ Without ifs, buts and...

A parable is fascinating/ In its paradoxical invitation/ In

Summary

This quote suggests that a parable is intriguing because it invites us to think in paradoxical ways. It challenges our existing values and assumptions by presenting alternative perspectives. The quote also emphasizes the unconditional acceptance of life that parables embody, as they portray diverse experiences without judgement or conditions. Parables affirm life completely and encourage us to embrace it without hesitation or reservations.

By Kuruvilla Pandikattu

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