Hannahisms
1. There has never been a time in our history when there were so many of us who have had so little influence.
2. A man is simply not equipped to meet the needs of a woman.
3. Don't think too highly of yourself. The best this world will do for you is to build a statue of you so the birds can come defecate on your face.
posted by Kendal | 8:19 AM
10 Comments:
I"m not sure how seriously we're supposed to take these :)
I love the 3rd one. . right on.
The first quote seems obvious to me, since there have never "been so many of us" period. So, obviously, there will be more of us who do not have an influence as well.
The 2nd quote, though I think I know where he's coming from. . . . I have a different take on.
I would argue, that men, behaving properly, biblically, and faithfully, were DESIGNED to meet the needs of women in ways that are appropriate for our varied relationships.
I would argue this the other way as well. . that women are uniquelly suited to meet the needs of men in various, appropriate ways.
But, he's probably venting after a not so good "conversation" with his spouse. . . I have been there as well, and would not seek to judge a brother who needs to get some things off of his chest :) .
So, forgive me if I've been way too literal/serious with these.
Aaron
Though simple, man IS equipped to meet at least one of the needs of a woman... and then I would agree with Aaron.
I agree with Aaron - how serious are these quotes supposed to be? I don’t mean to offend, as it is obvious you all think very highly of this man, but cracks about the differences between men & women are as old as time, and come across as just a cheap laugh. – Perhaps it should have been saved for your posts on tired clichés.
Anonymous. . .
that is funny :)
I do mean, more than the obvious physical realities in play here. Even emotionally, spiritually, etc. . I believe men are, at their best, meeting the needs of women at different levels. (and vice versa)
Aaron
Aaron,
I respectfully have to disagree. Hannah is right on, in my opinion. I good explanation of this is in "Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller, page 145-147. To put it simply, "There are places in our lives that only God can go." Even man at his best cannot fill the God spaced void in a woman.I think that might be what Hannah is getting at.
Andy
PS Are you married?
there is far too much "that's what she said" potential in these comments. Let's just acknowledge that many of us are thinking it and move on.
Andy,
I agree that there are ways in which a man and/or woman will only be satisfied in Christ. Absolutely.
In the context though, (no mention of God), I took him to mean that, as men, we'll never be able to make women happy.
Yes, I've been married for 9 years, and I fully understand the emotion behind a comment like that. I've certainly felt like I can't do anything right as a husband, at times.
I understand the emotion, but I think the sexes were made for each other, in a temporal/earthly sense.
Aaron
A quote is by nature out of context ... so don't read too much into it. The conversation you guys are having is a fine one, but probably not the aim of this quote. Some of Hannah's one-liners are intended humor, hyperbole, cynicism, etc. Some of them are just amusing, but some are very insightful. You just sort of enjoy what he's saying and then something will hit you right in the face.
I had a feeling I would sound like an idiot :)
Point taken, I will see the rest of these in good humor.
Ya, ditto. Looking back, my prior comment seems to me to be more snarky than I meant it to be, so my apologies if it was taken that way. "Don't think too highly of yourself" indeed. I really am excited about the conference as your collective enthusiasm is inspiring. I would though love to hear more about his history/theology work, if you have some quotes along those lines.
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