In heaven an angel is nobody in particular.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In the afterlife, even angels are ordinary and indistinct.
- In plain terms
- Everyone is just average even in heaven.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept ordinary existence without seeking special status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you seek to be special?
- What if everyone is the same?
Another view
It contradicts many religious teachings.
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