Out in the garden There's half of a heaven, And we're only bluffing. We're not ones for busting through walls, But they've told us Unless we can prove That we're doing it, We can't have it all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We pretend we can find heaven in a garden, but we are told we must work hard to earn everything.
- In plain terms
- We say the garden is perfect but are told to prove we deserve it.
- What can you take from it?
- People often demand proof before giving you what you want.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you need to earn happiness?
- Who sets the rules?
Another view
The garden might be accessible without proving anything.
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