In this quote, Anne Sexton is suggesting that while God might have control over heaven, He still desires and longs for the earthly world. This could be translated in a few various methods. One interpretation could be that God, being all-powerful and all-knowing, already has everything He needs in heaven, however still has a desire to connect with and exist in the physical world. Another analysis might be that God, being a caring and compassionate deity, wants to belong of the battles and pleasures of humanity in the world. In general, this quote highlights the idea that God is not distant or separated from the earthly world, however rather has a deep connection and longing for it.
This quote is written / told by Anne Sexton between November 9, 1928 and October 4, 1974. She was a famous Poet from USA.
The author also have 12 other quotes.
"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows"
"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"
