Borne Quote by Janet Morris
“Only so much can be borne from men, so much from gods”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Gods, 1995
Human endurance is limited; divine expectations are higher, highlighting mortal constraints.
In simple terms: Men can bear less than gods.
Key Takeaway
Recognize human limits.
Themes
mythology
humanity
limitations
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
mythic
When to use this quote
- warfare
- leadership
- spiritual quests
Key Concepts
divine expectations
human resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What burdens do we accept?
- How do we reconcile mortal frailty with lofty goals?
A Different Perspective
Expecting godlike performance can be unrealistic.
![“For I cannot think that GOD Almighty ever made them [women] so delicate, so glorious creatures; and furnished them with such charms, so agreeable and so delightful to mankind; with souls capable of the same accomplishments with men: and all, to be only Stewards of our Houses, Cooks, and Slaves.” quote by Daniel Defoe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/daniel-defoe-1971_accomplishment_for-i-cannot-think-that-god-almighty-eve_2336453.jpg)
