Famous quotes containing the word gods:
“If the gods think to speak outright to man, they will honorably speak outright; not shake their heads, and give an old wives’ darkling hint.”
—Herman Melville (1819–1891)
“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”
—Bible: Hebrew Exodus, 20:3.
The first commandment.
“Homer was wrong in saying, “Would that strife might pass away from among gods and men!” He did not see that he was praying for the destruction of the universe.”
—D.H. (David Herbert)