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The gods are deaf to hot and peevish vows. They are…

“The gods are deaf to hot and peevish vows. They are polluted off'rings, more abhorred! Than spotted livers in the sacrifice.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“The gods are deaf to hot and peevish vows. They are polluted off'rings, more abhorred! Than spotted livers in the sacrifice.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

Divine beings ignore trivial, angry vows; they are polluted and despised, worse than a sacrificial organ.

In simple terms: Gods reject petty promises.

Key Takeaway

Respect sincerity in vows.

Themes

religion ritual hypocrisy

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theatrical ethical

When to use this quote

  • wedding vows
  • political oaths
  • personal promises

Key Concepts

divine indifference purity sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a vow worthy?
  • How do we reconcile faith with human flaws?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the complexity of divine narratives.

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