Quote by John W. Gardner

One of my less pleasant chores when I was young was to read the Bible from one end to the other. Reading the Bible straight through is at least 70 percent discipline, like learning Latin. But the good parts are, of course, simply amazing. God is an extremely uneven writer, but when He's good, nobody can touch Him.

One of my less pleasant chores when I was young was to read

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience of reading the Bible cover to cover. They describe it as a challenging task that requires discipline, comparing it to learning Latin. Although they acknowledge that God's writing in the Bible can be inconsistent, they believe that the good parts are extraordinary and unparalleled. The quote suggests that while the Bible may have its flaws, it contains passages that showcase God's unparalleled brilliance as a writer.

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By John W. Gardner

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