Quote by William Ralph Inge

Many people believe that they are attracted by God, or by Nature, when they are only repelled by man.

Many people believe that they are attracted by God, or by Na

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals may wrongly perceive their attraction towards God or Nature as a result of their dislike or aversion towards fellow human beings. It implies that the preference for divinity or the natural world might stem from a dissatisfaction with the flaws, complexities, or shortcomings of human interactions. Rather than a genuine inherent inclination, the quote suggests that this attraction may be a means of seeking solace or refuge from the difficulties associated with interpersonal relationships.

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