Elizabeth GilbertMan is a demon, man is a god. Both true.
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Man is a demon, man is a god. Both true. is an old saying that refers to the duality of the human condition. When we were born, we were innocent and pure creatures.
We were worshipped as gods by our parents and the rest of society because we were so different from them. They saw us as mysterious beings that had endless potential and they wanted to know more about us. But now, as adults, we are no longer seen as gods but rather as mere mortals with limitations and faults.
As individuals, we are still considered gods, but now we are looked at as complete humans with flaws and imperfections. We are not perfect nor are we demons, but rather both of those things simultaneously.
Source: Eat, Pray, Love
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