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Mary Wilson Little

U.S. writer

If man is only a little lower than the angels, the angels should reform.

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Josh Billings

(1818-1885) U.S. humorist Man was created a little lower than the angels, and has been getting a little lower ever since. www.english-slang.com

fools rush in where angels fear to tread

[fools rush in where angels fear to tread] {proverb} The idiom is used where people who are inexperienced or lack knowledge do something that more informed people would avoid. www.english-slang.com

G.K. Chesterton

(1874-1936) English author Angels can fly because they take themselves lightly. www.english-slang.com

Adelaide A. Procter

"Remember though thy foes are strong and tried, the angels of Heaven on are thy side, and God is over all!" www.english-slang.com

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