He [George Washington Cable] has taught me to abhor and detest the Sabbath day and hunt up new and troublesome ways to dishonor it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He taught me to dislike the Sabbath and find new ways to disrespect it.
- In plain terms
- He encouraged me to hate the Sabbath and break its rules.
- What can you take from it?
- Influence can foster hostility toward traditions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people try to undermine traditions?
Another view
It reflects a personal bias rather than a universal truth.
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