Quote by George Eliot

Aye, aye, that's the way wi' thee: thee allays makes a peck o' thy own words out o' a pint o' the Bible's

Aye, aye, that's the way wi' thee: thee allays makes a peck

Summary

This quote implies that the person being referred to has a tendency to overcomplicate and exaggerate their thoughts using religious references. Instead of expressing their ideas straightforwardly, they rely heavily on scripture and often create a larger and more complicated statement out of a simple concept.

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Scripture Bible Preaching Exposition

By George Eliot

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