It ain't those parts of the Bible that
â
It ain't those parts of the Bible
that I can't understand that bother me,
it is the parts that I do understand.
â
Meaning
This quote means the hardest parts of scripture may be the parts we do understand because they challenge how we live. Moral clarity can be more troubling than mystery.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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