The Bible remained for me a book of books, still divine- but divine in the sense that all great books are divine which teach men how to live righteously.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Bible is valued not just for religion but for its moral guidance on living well.
- In plain terms
- Great books are divine because they teach good living.
- What can you take from it?
- Value texts for their moral lessons, not just tradition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What books have taught you how to live?
Another view
Not all readers agree on what constitutes a great book.
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