Quote by Anthony Burgess

All human life is here, but the Holy Ghost seems to be somewhere else.

All human life is here, but the Holy Ghost seems to be somew

Summary

This quote suggests that while the entirety of human existence is present and visible, the divine presence or spiritual essence, represented by the Holy Ghost, appears to be absent or distant. It implies a sense of disillusionment or disconnect between the material world and the realm of spirituality. The quote may also hint at the idea that although humans exist in physical form, their spiritual dimensions or higher consciousness seem to be lacking or misunderstood in the broader context of life.

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