Brownness Quotes

The blueness of the clothing betokeneth His steadfastness; the brownness of his fair face, with the seemly blackness of the eyes, was most accordant to shew His holy soberness. The length and breadth of his garments, which were fair, flaming about, betokeneth that He hath, beclosed in Him, all Heavens, and all Joy and Bliss: and this was shewed in a touch, where I have said: Mine understanding was led into the Lord; in which I saw Him highly rejoice for the worshipful restoring that He will and shall bring His servant to by His plenteous grace. (Julian of Norwich)
Do your neighbors burn one another alive?” was how Fraa Orolo began his conversation with Artisan Flec. "Do your shamans walk around on stilts?” Fraa Orolo asked, reading from a leaf that, judging by its brownness, was at least five centuries old. Then he looked up and added helpfully, "You might call them pastors or witch doctors.” "When a child gets sick, do you pray? Sacrifice to a painted stick? Or blame it on an old lady?” "Do you fancy you will see your dead dogs and cats in some sort of afterlife? View quote
Neal Stephenson