Best gift Quote by Abraham Lincoln
“In regards to this great Book [the Bible], I have but to say it is the best gift God has given to man. All the good the Savior gave to the world was communicated through this Book. But for it we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man's welfare, here and hereafter, are found portrayed in it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Gettysburg Address, 1863 (paraphrased)
The Bible is presented as humanity’s greatest gift, containing moral guidance and the path to welfare, yet it alone cannot teach right from wrong.
In simple terms: The Bible offers moral guidance but isn’t a sole source of ethics.
Seek moral insight from multiple sources.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- community building
- education
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should scripture play in modern ethics?
- How can we balance faith with reason?
Religious texts may conflict with secular ethics.