Yes, I will bring the understanding of a woman to the Court, but I doubt that alone will affect my decisions.
Sandra Day O'ConnorRead
We learn from here the humility of the Holy One, Blessed is He. Since man is in the likeness of the angels, and they would be jealous of him, for this reason, He consulted them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the humility of the divine and the importance of seeking counsel from others.
The quote reflects on the humility of God by illustrating that, despite His omnipotence, He consulted with the angels before creating humanity. This teaches us that even those in positions of power should be humble and seek advice, as well as highlighting the unique status of humanity in relation to the angels.
Themes
HumilityConsultationAngelsWisdomPower
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a sermon to illustrate the importance of humility in leadership.
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