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“I got quite annoyed after the Haiti earthquake. A baby was taken from the wreckage and people said it was a miracle. It would have been a miracle had God stopped the earthquake. More wonderful was that a load of evolved monkeys got together to save the life of a child that wasn't theirs.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“I got quite annoyed after the Haiti earthquake. A baby was taken from the wreckage and people said it was a miracle. It would have been a miracle had God stopped the earthquake. More wonderful was that a load of evolved monkeys got together to save the life of a child that wasn't theirs.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

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

The speaker expresses frustration that miracles are credited to divine intervention rather than human effort, highlighting the value of human compassion and action.

In simple terms: Human compassion can be more miraculous than divine acts.

Key Takeaway

Recognize human kindness as powerful.

Themes

compassion miracle human agency

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • disaster response
  • community aid
  • personal gratitude
  • social work

Key Concepts

ethics humanism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we honor both human effort and spiritual belief?
  • When does gratitude become a coping mechanism?
A Different Perspective

It may dismiss genuine spiritual experiences for some.

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