Some out of their own virtue make a god who sometimes…
“Some out of their own virtue make a god who sometimes later is a nuisance to them, a terror perhaps to them, a difficult thing to be forgetting.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People create deities from their own virtues, which later become burdens or sources of fear.
In simple terms: Self‑made gods can become troublesome.
Key Takeaway
Beware of idolizing personal virtues.
Themes
ego
spirituality
psychology
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- leadership
- creative work
Key Concepts
self‑deification
burden of expectation
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues have you turned into pressures?
- How can you balance admiration and humility?
A Different Perspective
Virtues can become oppressive if over‑idealized.