His face is livid, gaunt his whole body, his breath is green with gall; his tongue drips poison.
John Quincy AdamsRead
My custom is to read four or five chapters of the Bible every morning immediately after rising. It seems to me the most suitable manner of beginning the day. It is an invaluable and inexhaustible mine of knowledge and virtue.
Interpretation
What this quote means
John Quincy Adams emphasizes the importance of starting the day with reading and reflection.
In this quote, John Quincy Adams expresses his daily ritual of reading the Bible every morning. He believes that this practice is an ideal way to commence the day, as it provides endless wisdom and moral guidance. This highlights the value of incorporating reading into one's morning routine to foster knowledge and virtue.
Themes
BibleReadingMorning RoutineKnowledgeVirtue
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to encourage students to start their day with reading for better focus and growth.
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