Quote by Mark Twain

If man had created man he would be ashamed of his performance

If man had created man he would be ashamed of his performanc

Summary

This quote suggests that if humans were responsible for creating other humans, they would feel ashamed or disappointed by the way they turned out. It implies that humans have flaws and imperfections that would be evident if they were responsible for designing and shaping their own kind. It highlights the idea that humans are not perfect beings and are subject to making mistakes, thus humbling the notion of human creation.

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