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“Art according to art! Love according to love! This is taking the salt away from Heaven. Do you think Our Savior tries to make Himself talked about? He does not ask to be recopied. God cannot be deified without ridicule. He likes to be lived. Dead languages are dead. One must translate Him into all…” quote by Jean Cocteau
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““Art according to art! Love according to love! This is taking the salt away from Heaven. Do you think Our Savior tries to make Himself talked about? He does not ask to be recopied. God cannot be deified without ridicule. He likes to be lived. Dead languages are dead. One must translate Him into all the living languages, and help Him to hide Himself to do good just as the Devil hides himself to do evil.””

Jean Cocteau

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine truth should be lived, not merely copied; translating sacred ideas into everyday life avoids idolization.

In simple terms: Live the message, don’t just copy it.

Key Takeaway

Practice teachings in daily actions.

Themes

faith translation authenticity idolization

Mood

contemplative inspired

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • language learning
  • cultural exchange
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology practical spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you embody your beliefs?
  • What barriers prevent authentic practice?
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