Quote by John Donne

Man is not only a contributory creature, but a total creature; he does not only make one, but he is all; he is not a piece of the world, but the world itself; and next to the glory of God, the reason why there is a world.

Man is not only a contributory creature, but a total creatur

Summary

This quote emphasizes that humans are not merely passive participants in the world, but rather active contributors. It suggests that humans possess an inherent interconnectedness to the world and are not separate entities or merely "pieces" of it. Furthermore, it highlights the idea that humans are not only created beings but also play a significant role in shaping the world's existence. In this context, humans are considered to be at the center of the world, second only to the glory of God.

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