Si Dieu nous a fait a son image, nous le lui avons bien rendu.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This is a satirical remark suggesting humans have corrupted the divine image rather than reflected it well. It implies human behavior is unworthy of the creation myth.
- In plain terms
- We made God look bad by how we act.
- What can you take from it?
- Human actions often contradict noble origins.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do our actions reflect our origins?
- Is creation inherently flawed?
Another view
The quote assumes a specific view of God's image.
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