Every act of comparison is an act of creation, not discovery... - Jonathan Z. Smith

"Every act of comparison is an act of creation, not discovery."

Jonathan Z. Smith Creativity

Historian of Religion American 1938–2017

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"Religion is not about believing things. It is about belonging to things."

"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."