Meaning is not found; it is made through human interpretatio... - Jonathan Z. Smith

"Meaning is not found; it is made through human interpretation and social convention."

Jonathan Z. Smith Creativity

Historian of Religion American 1938–2017

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"The real issue is not belief, but belonging."

"Comparison is a fundamental cognitive tool."

"There is no data that is absolutely sacred."

"When life gives you lemons, make something beautiful."

"Creativity knows no bounds."

"Creativity is the expression of the soul."

"I'm making this up as I go."