Quote by Lev Grossman

The gods were great, but what good was greatness if you didn't love?

The gods were great, but what good was greatness if you didn

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This quote expresses the idea that the power and greatness of the gods mean nothing if one is unable to experience or express love. It suggests that genuine love and human connection hold more value and significance than any external measures of power or greatness. In essence, love is portrayed as an essential and vital aspect of life, even surpassing the accomplishments of the gods themselves.

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