angels

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For, as Madison said, “if men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But in its way, AI also brings out the better angels of Valerie’s nature in the face of such callousness.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The illuminated manuscript depicting the four Gospels of the Christian New Testament has been described as "the work of angels" due to the complexity of its lettering and illustrations.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The score is a comical barrage of harp strums, as if heaven’s angels have gotten good and drunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

They briefly mentioned other angels, those who weren’t human, but only to say that Lucille’s angels had been named after these other ones.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi