⚙️ The Mills of the Gods Grind Slowly: Fate’s Relentless Wheels ⏳
Definition: An idiom suggesting that although outcomes, justice, or one’s destined fate may not manifest immediately, they are certain to arrive eventually.
Synonyms and Related Terms
- Divine justice takes time
- Good things come to those who wait
- Patience is a virtue
- Slow but steady wins the race
Antonyms
- Instant gratification
- Quick fix
- Overnight success
Thought-Provoking Insight 🌠
“One who waits for it, will see that karma never loses an address.”
Humor-Filled Quotes 😄
- “God’s GPS never loses the signal, it just might take the scenic route!”
- “Waiting for destiny to come around is like waiting for bread to toast without a toaster – it’s coming, but don’t hold your breath!”
Literature, Poetry, and More 📚
Recommended Reading
- “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas
- “The Odyssey” by Homer
Notable Quotes
- “Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience He stands waiting, with exactness grinds He all.” - Friedrich von Logau
Song Suggestions 🎶
- Patience by Guns N’ Roses
- A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke
Movie Recommendations 🎥
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- Unforgiven (1992)
Exciting Quizzes! ✨
### Which of these phrases means that a person's fate will eventually catch up with them?
- [x] The mills of the gods grind slowly
- [ ] The gears of gleeful giants
- [ ] The clouds of heaven float freely
- [ ] The waves of the ocean ebb endlessly
> **Explanation:** "The mills of the gods grind slowly" is an ancient proverb indicating that justice may not be swift, but it is sure.
### Which proverb suggests the virtue of patience?
- [x] Good things come to those who wait
- [ ] Quick as a bunny
- [ ] Faster than lightning
- [ ] Instant success is a fest
> **Explanation:** "Good things come to those who wait" is a proverb emphasizing the merits of patience.
### True or False: "Instant gratification" is a synonym for "The mills of the gods grind slowly."
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Instant gratification" means immediate pleasure or satisfaction, which is opposite to the concept of the mills of gods grinding slowly.
Inspirational Farewell ✨
Remember, patience may feel like an interlude, but it is often the transformation space where destiny molds its masterpiece. As the mills of the gods grind slowly, let’s find joy in the journey, for fate’s fulfillment is inexorable.
Published with patience and wisdom by I. M. Patient on October 1, 2023.
