--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Quit bothering with angels, I say…" description: "\"“Quit bothering with angels, I say. They’re no good for Indians. Remember what happened last time some white god came floating across the ocean?”\" — Na..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f5/natalie-d-az-77903_angels_quit-bothering-with-angels-i-say-they-re_2319419.jpg" --- # Quit bothering with angels, I say. They’re no good for… ![“Quit bothering with angels, I say. They’re no good for Indians. Remember what happened last time some white god came floating across the ocean?” quote by Natalie Díaz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f5/natalie-d-az-77903_angels_quit-bothering-with-angels-i-say-they-re_2319419.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f5/natalie-d-az-77903_angels_quit-bothering-with-angels-i-say-they-re_2319419.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f5/natalie-d-az-77903_angels_quit-bothering-with-angels-i-say-they-re_2319419.jpg) > ““Quit bothering with angels, I say. They’re no good for Indians. Remember what happened last time some white god came floating across the ocean?”” [Natalie Díaz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/natalie-d-az/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Angels are dismissed as ineffective for Indians; historical caution against foreign saviors. **In simple terms:** Angels aren’t helpful for Indians; beware foreign saviors. Key Takeaway Question reliance on external saviors. Themes faith colonialism skepticism Mood skeptical defiant Type political reflective When to use this quote - political activism - community empowerment - spiritual practice Key Concepts mythology historical critique Questions to Reflect On - Why do some reject external aid? - How can communities find their own solutions? 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