It [the Bible] is full of interest. It has noble poetry in it; and some
clever fables; and some blood-drenched history; and some good morals; and
a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies.
-- Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) (1835-1910)
clever fables; and some blood-drenched history; and some good morals; and
a wealth of obscenity; and upwards of a thousand lies.
-- Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) (1835-1910)
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