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“God created man, but I could do better.”

Erma Bombeck

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The quote suggests that the speaker believes they can improve on what God has made, referring to humans. This means the person thinks they can make humans better or fix what they see as flaws. Imagine if someone built a simple house, and another person came along and said they could add better materials, a nicer design, or more functions to make it perfect. Similarly, the speaker feels confident in their ability to enhance or perfect humanity. In real life, think about how inventors and scientists often find ways to better existing products. For example, early cars were amazing inventions, but over time, people found ways to make them faster, safer, and more environmentally friendly. It’s like saying, "Yes, the original is good, but with our knowledge and tools, we can make it even better." For someone applying this mindset to their life, it suggests a sense of striving for improvement and not settling for what exists. It encourages finding ways to enhance what you have or what you are working on, aiming for progress in personal skills, technology, or any area of life.

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