Quote by Henry Wheeler Shaw

Man was created a little lower than the angels and has bin getting a little lower ever since.

Man was created a little lower than the angels and has bin g

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings were originally created with a lofty and honorable status, being depicted as being slightly below the divine beings, the angels. However, over time, mankind has continuously declined or deteriorated, indicating a shift away from their original elevated state. This statement could be interpreted as a reflection on human nature and behavior, implying a growing distance between humans and their initial godly-like qualities, possibly due to moral degradation or the accumulation of negative traits throughout history.

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By Henry Wheeler Shaw

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