Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Beware of the man whose god is in the skies.

Beware of the man whose god is in the skies.

Summary

This quote suggests caution towards individuals who place excessive belief and emphasis on an abstract, remote concept of a deity. It implies that those who assert their faith solely in a distant, inaccessible god may be detached from the reality of human experience and less concerned with the needs and issues of their fellow human beings. The quote encourages discernment in evaluating someone's character based on the nature of their religious beliefs and highlights the importance of understanding one's connection with others in a more tangible, earthly existence.

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