Quote by William Blake

Both read the Bible day and night, but thou read black where I read white.

Both read the Bible day and night, but thou read black where

Summary

This quote by William Blake captures the differing perspectives and interpretations people may have when reading religious texts like the Bible. While both individuals in this quote engage with the same material, they perceive and understand it differently. "Read black" suggests a pessimistic or dark interpretation, while "read white" implies an optimistic or positive perspective. This quote highlights how personal biases, beliefs, and experiences shape our understanding of religious or philosophical texts, leading to contrasting interpretations even among those who engage in the same study.

By William Blake

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