Quote by Terry Pratchett

Creators aren't gods. They make places, which is quite hard. It's men that make gods. This explains a lot.

Creators aren't gods. They make places, which is quite hard.

Summary

This quote suggests that creators, such as artists or designers, are remarkably skilled at producing something tangible and concrete like places or objects. However, it is ultimately human beings who attach meaning and worship to these creations, making gods out of them. By recognizing that it is men who invent gods, this quote suggests that the act of idolizing or assigning divinity to something is a human creation rather than an inherent quality of the creation itself. Consequently, it offers an explanation for the human tendency to revere and ascribe extraordinary significance to certain creations.

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By Terry Pratchett

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