Original artwork, not a still
The Advancement of Learning ‧ 1605
But men must know, that in this theatre of man's life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.
Behind the line
What it means
Our 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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