I am like a man so busy in letting rooms in one end of his house, that he can't stop to put out the fire that is burning the other.
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All things desirable to men are contained in the Bible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Bible holds essential principles and teachings that are valuable to humanity.
Abraham Lincoln's quote suggests that the Bible encompasses all the fundamental aspirations and moral guidelines desired by people. It implies that within its teachings, individuals can find wisdom, purpose, and direction that resonate with common human experiences and desires.
Themes
BibleWisdomDesirePrinciplesTeaching
In practice
Example use cases
A pastor might cite this quote during a sermon about the importance of scripture in daily life.
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