--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A man lusts to become a god…and there is…" description: "\"A man lusts to become a god…and there is murder. Murder upon murder upon murder. Why is the world of men nothing but murder?\" — David Zindell" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf8/david-zindell-19617_lust_a-man-lusts-to-become-a-god-and-there-is_691338.png" --- # A man lusts to become a god…and there is murder. Murder… ![“A man lusts to become a god…and there is murder. Murder upon murder upon murder. Why is the world of men nothing but murder?” quote by David Zindell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf8/david-zindell-19617_lust_a-man-lusts-to-become-a-god-and-there-is_691338.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf8/david-zindell-19617_lust_a-man-lusts-to-become-a-god-and-there-is_691338.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cf8/david-zindell-19617_lust_a-man-lusts-to-become-a-god-and-there-is_691338.png) > “A man lusts to become a god…and there is murder. Murder upon murder upon murder. Why is the world of men nothing but murder?” [David Zindell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-zindell/) ## 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 portrays humanity’s relentless drive for power and transcendence, leading to endless cycles of violence and moral decay. **In simple terms:** Human ambition can become destructive, causing endless killing. Key Takeaway Beware the pursuit of godhood at any cost. Themes power violence human nature hubris Mood dark cynical reflective Type philosophical critical literary When to use this quote - political leadership - technological advancement - religious fanaticism - personal ambition Key Concepts existentialism ethical decay mythic ambition Questions to Reflect On - What drives societies to repeat violent cycles? - Can ambition be channeled positively? 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