Quote by Jon Carroll

I think the thing to remember, though, the next time you hear someone who is really certain that he is on the side of the angels, is that the idea of angels was created by human beings, who are famous for being frequently untrustworthy and occasional.

I think the thing to remember, though, the next time you hea

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This quote suggests that when someone claims to be unquestionably right or morally superior, we should remember that the concept of angels was conceived by fallible human beings, known for their unreliability. It questions the absolute certainty and infallibility claimed by individuals, reminding us of human beings' imperfections and occasional deception. The quote urges caution against blindly accepting someone's assertion of being righteous, reminding us of our own propensity for flawed judgment.

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