Those things you dote on are no more human than the…
““Those things you dote on are no more human than the Neverborn in my flasks. They are golems of meat and muscle, no better than the Interex or the Laer. For all your talk, you have only made monsters. That is why the gods exalt you so... You are a fecund womb for outrages and that pleases them greatly.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote argues that the objects of obsession are merely flesh, no different from monsters, and that the gods favor those who create such horrors.
In simple terms: Obsessions are just flesh, like monsters, and gods reward creators of horror.
Key Takeaway
Beware idolizing things that are merely flesh.
Themes
obsession
creation
divine favor
monsters
humanity
Mood
cynical
dark
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- literature
- creative writing
- role‑playing games
- world‑building
- character development
Key Concepts
philosophy
mythology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be “human” in a world of creations?
- Can creators be both monstrous and divine?
A Different Perspective
It ignores the possibility that creation can also be noble or redemptive.