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Our Father which art in heaven - Stay there - And we will stay on earth - Which is sometimes so pretty
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"Our Father which art in heaven - Stay there - And we will stay on earth - Which is sometimes so pretty"

- Jacques Prevert

About this Quote

This quote by Jacques Prevert is a humorous take on the traditional Christian prayer, the Lord's Prayer. Prevert is suggesting that God ought to remain in Heaven, while humans need to remain on Earth. He acknowledges that Earth can be a lovely location, however likewise implies that it can be difficult to live on. Prevert is recommending that God needs to remain in Heaven, away from the difficulties of Earth, which human beings must remain on Earth and attempt to reconcile it. He is likewise suggesting that human beings need to take duty for their own lives and not count on God to fix their problems. Prevert's quote is a tip that human beings ought to take responsibility for their own lives and not depend on God to solve their problems. It is also a suggestion that Earth can be a gorgeous location, which humans must aim to make the most of it.

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Jacques Prevert This quote is written / told by Jacques Prevert between February 4, 1900 and April 11, 1977. He was a famous Poet from France. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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