Quote by Charles Baudelaire

There are in every man, always, two simultaneous allegiances, one to God, the other to Satan. Invocation of God, or Spirituality, is a desire to climb higher; that of Satan, or animality, is delight in descent.

There are in every man, always, two simultaneous allegiances

Summary

This quote suggests that within every individual, there exist two opposing forces â€“ one towards spirituality and higher virtues, represented by God, and the other towards earthly desires and pleasures, represented by Satan. The invocation of God symbolizes the inherent human desire to aspire towards goodness and moral elevation, while the invocation of Satan embodies the inclination to indulge in worldly or lower impulses. It implies that individuals constantly battle between these two allegiances, leading to conflicting desires for either upward spiritual growth or the gratification of primal instincts.

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