where is the halo that should glow 'round your face and where are the wings that should grow from your shoulder blades?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author questions the absence of expected divine or angelic attributes in someone.
- In plain terms
- Where are the signs that you are supposed to be special or holy?
- What can you take from it?
- Expectations of goodness may not match reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What signs do you look for in people?
- Do you expect perfection from others?
Another view
It relies on specific religious imagery that might not resonate with everyone.
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