Quote by Hugh Blair

The great standard of literature as to purity and exactness of style is the Bible.

The great standard of literature as to purity and exactness

Summary

This quote suggests that the Bible serves as a benchmark for literary excellence in terms of clarity and precision. It implies that the language used in the Bible represents the highest standard for purity and accuracy in writing. Therefore, to achieve outstanding quality in writing, one should aspire to match or surpass the literary standards found in the Bible.

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