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If the Lord Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon Creation, I should have recommended something simpler.

If the Lord Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon

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This quote expresses a sense of humor and humility, suggesting that if the speaker had been consulted by God before the creation of the world, they would have suggested something simpler, indicating that creation is immensely complex. It reflects an acknowledgment of the grandeur and intricacy of the natural world, highlighting the speaker's recognition of their own limitations in understanding it fully.

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