Quote by Samuel Butler, Samuel Butler, 19

Heaven is the work of the best and kindest men and women. Hell is the work of prigs, pedants and professional truth-tellers. The world is an attempt to make the best of Heaven and Hell.

Heaven is the work of the best and kindest men and women. He

Summary

In this quote, the author highlights the concept of Heaven and Hell as creations of human actions and attitudes. Heaven is attributed to the efforts of the most compassionate and benevolent individuals, while Hell is associated with the actions of rigid, self-righteous individuals focused on upholding rigid rules and conveying harsh truths. The author suggests that our world is a combination of these two realms, as humans strive to create a balance between the idealistic notions of Heaven and the punitive implications of Hell. Overall, the quote emphasizes the influence human behavior has on shaping the qualities of Heaven, Hell, and the world we inhabit.

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By Samuel Butler, Samuel Butler, 19

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