It is said that whomsoever the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad. In fact, whomsoever the gods wish to destroy, they first hand the equivalent of a stick with a fizzing fuse and Acme Dynamite Company written on the side. It's more interesting, and doesn't take so long.

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that when the gods want to bring about someone's destruction, they don't simply drive them insane slowly. Instead, they give them a clear and blatant means of self-destruction, like handing them a lit stick of dynamite. This interpretation implies that the gods take a more direct and efficient approach in causing someone's downfall, emphasizing the ironic and absurd nature of the situation.

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