Age Quote by Lon Milo DuQuette
“The gods of one age become the devils of the age to follow. The priests look forward to the age to come and see only the end of the world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Dead by Lon Milo DuQuette, 1991
Ideas once revered can become feared as times change; authority often predicts doom.
In simple terms: Old ideas become feared; authority predicts doom.
Key Takeaway
Question old beliefs, watch for fearmongering.
Themes
change
authority
fear
history
religion
Mood
cautious
critical
reflective
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political rhetoric
- religious reform
- personal belief crisis
- media narratives
Key Concepts
cultural shift
power dynamics
apocalypse myth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish genuine warning from fearmongering?
- When does reverence become fear?
A Different Perspective
Not all predictions are accurate; some are self‑fulfilling.
