Prier Dieu c'est se flatter qu'avec des paroles on changera toute la nature.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prayer is described as a vain hope that words can change reality. It mocks the idea of influencing nature through speech.
- In plain terms
- Praying is just talking to change the world.
- What can you take from it?
- Words alone cannot alter nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can language change reality?
- What is the point of prayer?
Another view
Some find meaning in prayer regardless of effect.
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