Bedrooms Quote by Christopher Morley
“Why do they put the Gideon bibles only in the bedrooms, where it's usually too late?”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Gideon Bible” in The Saturday Evening Post, 1935
Placing Bibles in bedrooms suggests spiritual guidance arrives too late for those who need it most.
In simple terms: Bibles placed where it's too late.
Key Takeaway
Consider timing of moral guidance.
Themes
faith
timing
spirituality
culture
Mood
ironic
contemplative
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- home life
- religious practice
- personal crisis
- morality
Key Concepts
symbolism
ritual
Questions to Reflect On
- When is guidance most needed?
- How to reach people earlier?
A Different Perspective
Spiritual aid may be ineffective if mistimed.
