Quote by Thomas Kempis

You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can you expect to remain always in a constant state of virtue, when this was not possible even for an angel of Heaven, nor for the first man in the Garden?

You are a man, not God; you are human, not an angel. How can

Summary

This quote serves as a reminder of the imperfections and limitations inherent in being human. It emphasizes the unrealistic expectation of consistently maintaining a state of perfect virtue. By acknowledging that neither angels nor the first man in the Garden of Eden were able to achieve such an unattainable state, it highlights the importance of self-compassion and accepting our human flaws. The quote encourages us to strive for virtue, but also urges us to recognize and accept our humanity and the inevitability of occasional moral failures.

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