Quote by Libba Bray

I've heard it said that God is in the details. It's the same with the truth. Leave out the details, the crucial heart, and you can damn someone with the bare bones of it.

I've heard it said that God is in the details. It's the same

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of details when it comes to understanding both God and the truth. It suggests that just as the true essence of God can be known through careful attention to the details, the same is true for comprehending the truth. By omitting crucial details, one can distort or misrepresent the truth, causing harm or condemnation. It implies that it is essential to pay attention to the specifics and intricacies in order to accurately convey the truth or grasp its full meaning.

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Truth Libba Bray Details Gemma Doyle A Great And Terrible Beauty

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