The crucifixion saved him [Jesus]. He never had to deal with the fact that the kingdom of God wasn't ever going to come. His disciples, of course, had to deal with it, and little by little they had to realize that it's a metaphorical thing. Well, that's not what Jesus meant. I'm fairly sure he meant it literally. But he must have been the most fascinating man.
Philip PullmanItโs like having to make a choice: a blessing or a curse. The one thing you canโt do is choose neither.
Philip PullmanI don't know where my ideas come from, but I know where they come to. They come to my desk, and if I'm not there, they go away again.
Philip Pullman