Quote by Samuel Butler

Man is God's highest present development. He is the latest thing in God.

Man is God's highest present development. He is the latest t

Summary

This quote suggests that according to the speaker, humans are the most advanced and significant creation of God. It emphasizes that humanity is the latest and most evolved form of existence in God's eyes. It implies that humans have a special place in the divine scheme of things, implying a sense of importance and responsibility as the apex of creation.

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By Samuel Butler

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