Quote by Agatha Christie

There's too much tendency to attribute to God the evils that man does of his own free will.

There's too much tendency to attribute to God the evils that

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a common tendency to hold God accountable for the negative actions and choices made by humanity, while disregarding individual responsibility. It conveys the idea that humans often shift blame onto a higher power, rather than accepting the consequences and consequences of their own actions. Ultimately, it emphasizes the importance of acknowledging personal accountability and not attributing human wrongdoing solely to divine forces.

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