Quote by Mark Twain

Man was made at the end of the week's work when God was tired.

Man was made at the end of the week's work when God was tire

Summary

This quote by Mark Twain suggests that man was created as an afterthought or a result of exhaustion. It humorously implies that humans were created hastily or with less care compared to other creations. Twain highlights the imperfections of humanity, emphasizing that God, like any tired worker, may not have given his complete attention or best effort when creating humans. Ultimately, the quote provokes reflection on the flawed nature of mankind.

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Creativity

By Mark Twain

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