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“Upon any altar a tiny distance separates the worshipped from the sacrificed.” quote by John Morse
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““Upon any altar a tiny distance separates the worshipped from the sacrificed.””

John Morse

About This Quote

The line between worship and sacrifice is thin; reverence can lead to harm.

In simple terms: Worship can become sacrifice.

Key Takeaway

Beware of blind devotion.

Themes

faith risk power

Mood

cautionary serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • religious rituals
  • political cults
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

idolatry self‑sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to “worship” something?
  • When does devotion become destructive?
A Different Perspective

Not all reverence is harmful.

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