God is really only another artist. He invented the giraffe, the elephant and the cat. He has no real style, He just goes on trying other things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He compares God to a creative artist who experiments with different forms without adhering to a single consistent style.
- In plain terms
- God is like an artist who tries many different things.
- What can you take from it?
- Variety is a sign of creativity, not inconsistency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does style matter in creation?
- Is diversity a flaw or feature?
Another view
The comparison reduces the divine to human limitations and artistic inconsistency.
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