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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 ‧ The Advancement of Learning
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An editorial interpretation.
The claim is that in the theatre of human life, only God and angels get to sit back as spectators. Everyone else is a participant on stage. It presents a viewpoint about duty: people are meant to act, not merely watch.
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