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A.J. Jacobs, The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible Quotes: I found myself speaking more slowly (in an attempt to obey the Bible in speech), as if I was speaking French instead of English.
         

I found myself speaking more slowly (in an attempt to obey the Bible in speech), as if I was speaking French instead of English.


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