In this theater of man’s life, it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers-on – Pythagoras

Men create gods after their own image, not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life – Aristotle

He who is unable to live in society, or who has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must be either a beast or a god – Aristotle

Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god – Aristotle

Ah, how many luxuries has the good God prepared for his Jewish children – Sholom Aleichem