The Bible is good enough for me, just the old book under…
“The Bible is good enough for me, just the old book under which I was brought up. I do not want notes or criticisms, or explanations about authorship or origins, or evencross- references. I do not need, or understand them, and they confuse me. Grover Cleveland”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prefers a simple, uncritical view of the Bible, rejecting scholarly analysis and external references.
In simple terms: Accept the Bible as is, without deeper study.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal faith over academic critique.
Themes
religion
personal belief
skepticism
tradition
scripture
Mood
content
reflective
Type
Bible:1
Books:1
Criticisms:1
Good enough:1
Religion:1
Things happen for a reason:1
Grover Cleveland:1
Old Book:1
Bible Good:1
Notes Criticisms:1
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- family worship
- private study
- faith discussions
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
faith simplicity
biblical literalism
cognitive ease
Questions to Reflect On
- Why avoid scholarly analysis?
- How does simplicity affect faith?
A Different Perspective
May limit deeper understanding or critical thinking.