Quote by Francis Bacon

They that deny a God destroy man's nobility; for certainly man is of kin to the beasts by his body; and, if he be not of kin to God by his spirit, he is a base and ignoble creature.

They that deny a God destroy man's nobility; for certainly m

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This quote argues that denying the existence of a higher power diminishes human worth. It suggests that while humans may share physical similarities with animals, their nobility comes from having a spiritual connection to God. Without this connection, humans are seen as lowly and devoid of significance. In essence, the quote implies that the acknowledgement of a divine presence elevates human nature, distinguishing mankind from mere beasts.

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