William FaulknerI am the chosen of the Lord, for who He loveth, so doeth He chastiseth. But I be durn if He dont take some curious ways to show it, seems like.
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I am the chosen of the Lord, for who He loveth, so doeth He chastiseth. But I be durn if He dont take some curious ways to show it, seems like. This quote by Mark Twain is a wonderful example of his unique and clever style. At first glance it sounds like he was bragging on God or Jesus or even himself.
However, these words are actually a response to his daughter Clara who had asked him if he had “chosen God” as his personal deity. Mark Twain replied: “No; but I got Him as my associate and friend – and that is all I needed.”
Source: As I Lay Dying
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