Quote by Samuel Butler

God and the Devil are an effort after specialization and the division of labor.

God and the Devil are an effort after specialization and the

Summary

This quote suggests that the concepts of God and the Devil arose as a way to attribute specific roles and responsibilities to supernatural beings. The idea of specialization and division of labor, commonly observed in human societies, has been applied to these forces to assign them distinct purposes and characteristics. This division allows for a clearer understanding and explanation of the various aspects of good and evil.

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