Quote by Zora Neale Hurston

Gods always behave like the people who make them.

Gods always behave like the people who make them.

Summary

This quote suggests that the beliefs and actions of gods in various religious systems are often reflection of the people who created these gods. It implies that gods, being human creations, possess traits and qualities similar to those attributed to them by their worshippers. This could mean that gods often reflect the values, ideals, and moralities prevalent within the cultures and societies that conceive them. It highlights the notion that the divine beings we worship often embody the nature and characteristics of our own human nature.

By Zora Neale Hurston

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