Quote by William Blake

It is not because angels are holier than men or devils that makes them angels, but because they do not expect holiness from one another, but from God only.

It is not because angels are holier than men or devils that

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This quote suggests that being an angel or a devil is not determined by inherent holiness, but by the absence or presence of expectations of holiness in others. Angels are considered so because they solely rely on their faith in God for holiness, while recognizing the imperfections of fellow human beings. It highlights the importance of not expecting perfection from others, but instead focusing on individual connections with a higher power.

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