Quote by Natalie Clifford Barney

We know all their gods; they ignore ours. What they call our sins are our gods, and what they call their gods, we name otherwise.

We know all their gods; they ignore ours. What they call our

Summary

This quote suggests that people have different perspectives and understandings when it comes to religion and beliefs. It implies that what one group may consider sinful or unacceptable, another group may consider it a manifestation of their deities. The quote asserts that there is a disparity in the recognition and acknowledgement of various gods, with each group naming and conceptualizing them differently. Overall, this quote highlights the subjective nature of religious beliefs and the diverse interpretations surrounding them.

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By Natalie Clifford Barney

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