Quote by Aldous Huxley

All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings, and so, give them the power to pull ours.

All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings,

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This quote suggests that gods and religious beliefs are created by humans and that it is our belief and devotion that give these gods power over our lives. It implies that humans have the agency to shape their own religious practices and that belief in gods relies on our own actions and choices. Ultimately, it highlights the idea that the power of gods comes from our collective belief and the control we give them over our lives.

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