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Men prefer to believe that they are degenerated angels, rather tha

Men prefer to believe that they are degenerated angels, rather than elevated apes. – William Winwood Reade

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We have a world for each one, but we do not have a world for all. – Antonio Porchia, Voces, 1943, translated from Spanish by W.S. Merwin

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The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race. – Don Marquis

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The question is this: Is man an ape or an angel? I am on the side of the angels. – Benjamin Disraeli

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I sometimes think that God in creating man somewhat overestimated His ability. – Oscar Wilde

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