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Religious literature5 quotes
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. — Psalm 119:105 · 450 BCAll scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. — 2nd Timothy 3:16 · 67It is full of interest. It has noble poetry in it; and some clever fables; and some blood-drenched history...and a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies. — Mark Twain · 1910Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. — Jesus · 60Guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. — Proverbs 7:2 · 686 BCGreat American songbook1 quote
It ain't necessarily so-
The things that you're liable
To read in the Bible-
It ain't necessarily so. — Ira Gershwin · 1935Philosophical literature1 quote
The Bible is literature, not dogma. — George Santayana · 1910