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“Gods can do anything. They fear nothing: they are gods. There is one rule, one Seal of Solomon that can confound a god, and to which all gods pay service, to the letter: when belief in a god dies, the god dies.” quote by Harlan Ellison
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““Gods can do anything. They fear nothing: they are gods. There is one rule, one Seal of Solomon that can confound a god, and to which all gods pay service, to the letter: when belief in a god dies, the god dies.””

Harlan Ellison

About This Quote

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

Gods are bound by belief; when belief dies, the god perishes.

In simple terms: Divine power depends on belief.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the power of belief systems.

Themes

belief divinity mortality

Mood

mysterious thought‑provoking

Type

speculative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religion
  • politics
  • personal faith

Key Concepts

theology mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sustains belief in modern society?
  • How does loss of belief affect meaning?
A Different Perspective

Belief can be manipulated for control.

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