Quote by Frances Farmer

The Sunday School teacher talked too much in the way our grade school teacher used to when she told us about George Washington. Pleasant, pretty stories, but not true.

The Sunday School teacher talked too much in the way our gra

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This quote highlights the contrasting nature between the information presented in Sunday School and actual historical accuracy. Drawing a parallel from grade school, where teachers often share simplified and fictionalized stories about George Washington, the speaker suggests that the Sunday School teacher similarly presents overly simplistic and potentially misleading narratives. The quote implies a disapproval of sharing pleasant stories that lack truth, indicating a desire for more accurate information and a critical approach to teachings.

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