Thich Nhat HanhIt is said that God has created man in his own image. But it may be that humankind has created God in the image of humankind.
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It is said that God has created man in his own image. But it may be that humankind has created God in the image of humankind. This famous quote is probably one of the most quoted ones ever written. It is a beautiful statement highlighting the human condition.
We are all unique and we all express ourselves through our individual personalities, but we also have many traits in common with each other. If you want to know what someone is like, all you need to do is take a look at yourself and then find out what that person looks like and does like.
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