Brennan Manning Quotes


A man doesn't grow old because he has lived a certain number of years. A man grows old when he deserts his ideal. The years may wrinkle his skin, but deserting his ideal wrinkles his soul.


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Rules are inflexible, but principles can be balanced and guide people more judiciously.


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  • Born: April 27, 1934
  • Died: April 12, 2013
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Theologian

Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning was an American author, laicized priest, and public speaker. He is best known for his bestselling book The Ragamuffin Gospel.