As flies to wanton boys, are we to the gods; they kill us for their sport. Votes: 1
William ShakespeareWe must conceive of this whole universe as one commonwealth of which both gods and men are members. Votes: 1
Marcus Tullius CiceroMost of us retain enough of the theological attitude to think that we are little gods. Votes: 0
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.It is when we are in misery that we revere the gods; the prosperous seldom approach the altar. Votes: 0
Silius ItalicusOur souls are but leaves in a storm, and only the gods know where we will come to rest. Votes: 0
David GemmellNay, we must think men are not gods, Nor of them look for such observancy As fits the bridal. Votes: 0
William ShakespeareHow sad that we can now go up in aeroplanes and see that there are no gods upon the clouds. Votes: 0
Gavin Pretor-PinneyMaybe we are less than our dreams, but that less would make us more than some gods would dream of. Votes: 0
Corita KentAs long as we are lucky we attribute it to our smartness; our bad luck we give the gods credit for. Votes: 0
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