"But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on"
- Francis Bacon
About this Quote
This quote by Francis Bacon is a pointer that in life, we are all stars on a phase. We are the ones who need to make choices and act, while God and angels are the viewers. This quote is a pointer that we are all accountable for our own actions which we must not rely on divine intervention to make decisions for us. It is also a pointer that God and angels are enjoying us, and that we should strive to make decisions that are in line with their will. This quote is a tip that we should make every effort to live a life that is pleasing to God which we ought to not take our lives for given. We need to bear in mind our actions and strive to make decisions that are in line with God's will.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"