Bible Quote by Angela Thirkell
““It says there’s no marriages in heaven, Mrs Powlett,’ said Dorothy, giving a final polish to the pudding spoons with a piece of washleather. ‘I’m ashamed of you, Dorothy,’ said Mrs Powlett, ‘speaking of the Bible as “it”. And don’t tell me it’s in the Bible, Dorothy, for that is a book we were never meant to understand. Now come along and give me a hand and don’t leave the shammy on the Vicar’s chair.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lady of the Camellias, 1930 (fictional excerpt)
A character critiques the Bible’s incomprehensibility and the absurdity of ritual cleanliness.
In simple terms: The Bible is hard to understand; rituals seem pointless.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on blind adherence to tradition.
Themes
religion
literature
humor
Mood
ironic
contemplative
Type
literary
satirical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- theological study
- literary analysis
- cultural commentary
- social satire
Key Concepts
existential doubt
ritual critique
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does the character feel shame?
- What does the “shammy” symbolize?
A Different Perspective
The passage may be taken out of context, missing its broader narrative intent.
