At night I sit in my chamber and read the bible. Far in the distance roars the sea. Then I lie down and think for a long time about the calm and pale man from Nazareth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author describes reading the Bible and reflecting on Jesus at night.
- In plain terms
- Reading the Bible at night leads to thinking about Jesus.
- What can you take from it?
- Quiet reading can lead to deep reflection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you read before bed?
- How does solitude change your thinking?
Another view
Private reflection may not lead to public action.
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