Quote by William Shakespeare

'Tis mad idolatry to make the service greater than the god.

'Tis mad idolatry to make the service greater than the god.

Summary

This quote conveys the idea that it is irrational and misguided to prioritize the rituals and customs of a service or worship over the essence or importance of the deity being worshiped. It suggests that putting excessive emphasis on the procedures and rituals, rather than on the true purpose and spiritual meaning behind them, is akin to idolizing the service itself rather than the higher power it is meant to honor.

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