Angel Quote by William Blake
“It is not because angels are holier than men or devils that makes them angels, but because they do not expect holiness from one another, but from God only.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, 1790
Angels are not holy because they judge each other; they rely on divine grace, not human expectations.
In simple terms: Angels depend on God, not on each other.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine standards, not human judgment.
Themes
humility
divine grace
judgment
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- community leadership
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prioritize divine expectations over human criticism?
- What happens when we expect holiness from peers?
