She is god, not you She was the least of the gods, if you want to call them that. But then, at the end she was the greatest
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman is elevated to divine status by the speaker, shifting from least to greatest. This suggests a transformation in perceived value or power.
- In plain terms
- She is treated like a god, and at the end she seems the most important.
- What can you take from it?
- Perception of worth can change dramatically over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure someone's worth?
- Why do we elevate certain people?
Another view
Calling someone a god can be unrealistic or dangerous worship.
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