“ For the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light. ”
James Joyce, Dubliners (1914). copy citation
| Author | James Joyce |
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| Source | Dubliners |
| Topic | light world |
| Date | 1914 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2814/2814-h/2814-h.htm |
Context
“Kernan restored his hat to its original position on his knee and presented an attentive face to the preacher. The preacher turned back each wide sleeve of his surplice with an elaborate large gesture and slowly surveyed the array of faces. Then he said:
"For the children of this world are wiser in their generation than the children of light. Wherefore make unto yourselves friends out of the mammon of iniquity so that when you die they may receive you into everlasting dwellings."
Father Purdon developed the text with resonant assurance.”
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