Thank God men cannot as yet fly and lay waste the sky as well as the earth

Summary

This quote suggests that the limitations imposed on human beings, specifically the inability to fly, are actually a blessing. It implies that if humans possessed the power to fly like birds, they would not only cause destruction and devastation on the ground, but also in the sky. By acknowledging our limitations and imperfections, the quote urges gratitude for the natural boundaries that prevent us from wreaking havoc on our surroundings.