Quote by Pythagoras

In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on.

In this theater of man's life, it is reserved only for God a

Summary

This quote suggests that humans are the actors in the metaphorical theater of life, while only God and angels can serve as passive observers. It implies that humans are active participants in shaping their own destinies, making choices, and facing the consequences of their actions, while divine beings have a higher perspective and do not play an active role in the drama. It highlights the idea that the circumstances and events in human lives are determined by human actions rather than divine intervention.

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