Quote by Immanuel Kant

Out of timber so crooked as that from which man is made nothing entirely straight can be carved.

Out of timber so crooked as that from which man is made noth

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This quote suggests that human beings are inherently imperfect, described metaphorically as "crooked timber." It implies that no individual can be entirely flawless or perfect. Just as a carver cannot create a completely straight object out of curved wood, it is impossible for humans to achieve absolute perfection or righteousness. It highlights the recognition of human fallibility and acknowledges that imperfections are an inherent part of being human.

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