"The desire for power in excess caused angels……" — Francis Bacon Sr

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• It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels. — Saint Augustine
• Those who give themselves to prayer should in a special manner have always a devotion to St. Joseph; for I… — Teresa of Avila
• But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to… — Francis Bacon
• The desire of excessive power caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge caused men to fall. — Francis Bacon
• I remember being on film sets when I was younger, and only men got to do the cool action movies.… — Drew Barrymore
• It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure,… — Karl Barth
• Whether you've seen angels floating around your bedroom or just found a ray of hope at a lonely moment, choosing… — Martha Beck
• Man was created a little lower than the angels and has been getting a little lower ever since. — Josh Billings
• Its visits, like those of angels, short, and far between. — Robert Blair
• It is not because angels are holier than men or devils that makes them angels, but because they do not… — William Blake
• The earth has grown old with its burden of care, but at Christmas it always is young, the heart of… — Phillips Brooks
• I feel no need for any other faith than my faith in the kindness of human beings. I am so… — Pearl S. Buck

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