We ought not to extract pernicious honey from poison blossoms of misrepresentation and mendacious half-truth, to pamper the course appetite of bigotry and self-love.
Samuel Taylor ColeridgeRead
I have found words [in the Bible] for my inmost thoughts, songs for my joy, utterances for my hidden griefs, and pleadings for my shame and my feebleness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Coleridge expresses how the Bible provides him with the language for his deepest emotions and experiences.
In this quote, Samuel Taylor Coleridge reflects on the profound impact that the Bible has had on his emotional life. He emphasizes that the sacred text offers him not only the words to articulate his innermost thoughts and feelings but also comfort during times of joy and sorrow. The mention of 'hidden griefs' and 'pleadings for my shame' indicates a deep connection to human vulnerability, suggesting that sacred texts can serve as a source of solace and understanding for personal struggles.
Themes
BibleWordsEmotionThoughtsGriefComfort
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the impact of scripture on personal feelings.
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