Quote by Gilbert K. Chesterton

Man is an exception, whatever else he is. If he is not the image of God, then he is a disease of the dust. If it is not true that a divine being fell, then we can only say that one of the animals went entirely off its head.

Man is an exception, whatever else he is. If he is not the i

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings possess something unique and distinctive that sets them apart from other creatures. The first part implies that if humans are not considered as reflections of a divine being, then they are nothing more than insignificant and harmful beings on Earth. The second part contends that if the concept of a fallen divine being is not true, then humans can only be described as utterly irrational or insane animals. In both cases, the quote highlights the extraordinary nature of humanity and emphasizes the importance of our connection to a higher existence.

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By Gilbert K. Chesterton

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