Altar Quote by John Morse
““Upon any altar a tiny distance separates the worshipped from the sacrificed.””
About This Quote
The line between worship and sacrifice is thin; reverence can lead to harm.
In simple terms: Worship can become sacrifice.
Beware of blind devotion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- religious rituals
- political cults
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to “worship” something?
- When does devotion become destructive?
Not all reverence is harmful.