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“There is nothing which power cannot believe of itself, when it is praised as equal to the gods.” quote by Juvenal
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“There is nothing which power cannot believe of itself, when it is praised as equal to the gods.”

Juvenal

About This Quote

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

Claims that anything can be believed if it is equated with divine power.

In simple terms: Belief can be swayed by divine comparison.

Key Takeaway

Question authority's claims.

Themes

power belief religion

Mood

cynical analytical

Type

satirical historical

When to use this quote

  • political speeches
  • religious doctrine
  • advertising
  • media narratives

Key Concepts

rhetoric social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes you accept a claim as true?
  • Who benefits from divine comparisons?
A Different Perspective

Equating power with divinity can mask ulterior motives.

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