His face is livid, gaunt his whole body, his breath is green with gall; his tongue drips poison.
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I speak as a man of the world to men of the world; and I say to you, Search the Scriptures! The Bible is the book of all others, to be read at all ages, and in all conditions of human life; not to be read once or twice or thrice through, and then laid aside, but to be read in small portions of one or two chapters every day, and never to be intermitted, unless by some overruling necessity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Bible should be a lifelong companion for daily reading and reflection.
John Quincy Adams emphasizes the importance of the Bible as a timeless source of wisdom and guidance that should be read regularly throughout one's life. He advocates for a daily engagement with the text, suggesting that it is relevant for all ages and circumstances, and should not merely be a book read only once or twice.
Themes
BibleReadingWisdomDailyFaith
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the importance of religious texts in personal growth.
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