If we give you a pistol, will you fight for the Lord? But you can't kill the Devil with a gun or a sword! Will you swear on the Bible? I will not! said he, For the truth is more holy than the book, to me.

Summary

This quote questions the conventional notion of fighting for a higher cause using violence. It suggests that wielding a pistol or swearing on the Bible might not be the true test of faith or righteousness. The speaker asserts that the truth holds greater sanctity than religious symbols or texts. It emphasizes the importance of discerning between appearances and underlying principles, suggesting that violence alone cannot combat evil and that personal conviction and genuine truth are more significant measures of one's devotion.

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