If we assume that man actually does resemble God, then we are forced i…

H. L. Mencken
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If we assume that man actually does resemble God, then we are forced into the impossible theory that God is a coward, an idiot and a bounder. ✨ H. L. Mencken (2009). Prejudices: Third Series, p.124, Cosimo, Inc.
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