Aye, aye, that's the way wi' thee: thee allays makes a peck o' thy own words out o' a pint o' the Bible's
In the quote from George Eliot's "Adam Bede," the speaker remarks on someone's tendency to create a significant amount of their own ideas or expressions from biblical texts. This reflects a common practice where individuals draw inspiration from religious scripture to articulate their thoughts, leading to unique interpretations.
This line captures the interplay between personal belief and scriptural influence, suggesting that people often filter their understanding of scripture through their own experiences, leading to a rich tapestry of meanings derived from a singular source.