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“For a man is a little lower than the angels, yet was made that he might become the companion of the Creative Forces; and thus was given--in the breath of life--the individual soul, the stamp of approval as it were of the Creator; with the ability to know itself to be itself, and to make itself, as…” quote by Edgar Cayce
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“For a man is a little lower than the angels, yet was made that he might become the companion of the Creative Forces; and thus was given--in the breath of life--the individual soul, the stamp of approval as it were of the Creator; with the ability to know itself to be itself, and to make itself, as one with the Creative Forces--irrespective of other influences.”

Edgar Cayce

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human beings are positioned below angels but endowed with a soul that connects them to creative forces, enabling self‑knowledge and self‑creation despite external influences.

In simple terms: People have a soul linking them to creativity and self‑knowledge.

Key Takeaway

Embrace your inner creative force.

Themes

spirituality self‑actualization human potential

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • overcoming external pressure

Key Concepts

Divine spark creative agency self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you nurture your creative connection?
  • What limits does external influence place on self‑creation?
A Different Perspective

The claim of a unique soul may conflict with scientific materialism.

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