--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: His whole body was completely still…" description: "\"His whole body was completely still, except the wings, which were still fluttering a little, like when someone dies. That's when he finally understood ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/863/etgar-keret-2656_angel_his-whole-body-was-completely-still-exce_3193779.png" --- # His whole body was completely still, except the wings… ![“His whole body was completely still, except the wings, which were still fluttering a little, like when someone dies. That's when he finally understood that of all the things the angel had told him, nothing was true. That he wasn't even an angel, just a liar with wings.” quote by Etgar Keret](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/863/etgar-keret-2656_angel_his-whole-body-was-completely-still-exce_3193779.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/863/etgar-keret-2656_angel_his-whole-body-was-completely-still-exce_3193779.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/863/etgar-keret-2656_angel_his-whole-body-was-completely-still-exce_3193779.png) > “His whole body was completely still, except the wings, which were still fluttering a little, like when someone dies. That's when he finally understood that of all the things the angel had told him, nothing was true. That he wasn't even an angel, just a liar with wings.” [Etgar Keret](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/etgar-keret/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A being believes he is an angel but discovers he is a liar, symbolizing false identity and disillusionment. **In simple terms:** He learns he’s a liar, not an angel. Key Takeaway Question personal truths and roles. Themes identity illusion truth Mood introspective poetic Type literary psychological When to use this quote - personal growth - creative writing - therapy sessions Key Concepts self‑deception spirituality existential crisis Questions to Reflect On - What “wings” do you cling to? - How can you confront false narratives? 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