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Ramsey enjoys worldwide renown for his lack of small talk. When Ramsey was subwarden of Lincoln Theological College, recalls Canon Herbert Waddams of Canterbury Cathedral, he had occasion to receive a young man seeking admission to the seminary. Outside, the clock struck 2:45. Silence reigned: awed youth, shy priest. Presently the clock struck 3. At last Ramsey spoke. "I think you'll find Lincoln a rather quiet place," he said...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Anglicans: Empty Pews, Full Spirit | 8/16/1963 | See Source »

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