Man is man's a, b, c. There's none that can read God aright, unless he first spell man

Man is man's a, b, c. There's none that can read God aright, unless he first spell man

Francis Quarles was a 17th-century English poet and writer known for his religious and moralistic works. One of his most famous quotes is “Man is man's a, b, c. There's none that can read God aright, unless he first spell man.” This quote reflects Quarles' belief in the importance of understanding human nature in order to truly understand God.