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“It is a strange thing," he thought, "to be an old god. They worship you, and yet they mistreat you. If you do not want to do what they wish, they make you. It is not fair.” quote by George R. Stewart
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““It is a strange thing," he thought, "to be an old god. They worship you, and yet they mistreat you. If you do not want to do what they wish, they make you. It is not fair.””

George R. Stewart

About This Quote

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

An immortal being feels conflicted as worshippers both revere and mistreat him, and they force his actions, revealing unfair power dynamics.

In simple terms: Old god is worshipped yet abused.

Key Takeaway

Question authority and fairness.

Themes

power divine injustice free will

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

novelistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political leadership
  • religious institutions
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

authority ethical responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities come with power?
  • How can fairness be ensured?
A Different Perspective

Power can corrupt both worshipper and worshipped.

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