It was not wise for humans to meddle in the affairs of gods.
Words are stronger than iron.
A man's prejudices are passed on to him by the words of his father and mother, or by older friends he worships. The world is full of cunning, crafty mem who have no understanding of honour or loyalty. They connive, they steal, and and invariably, in the eyes of the world, they succeed. To be honest requires great effort, and continuous courage. A tiny amount of them can give a dying heart fresh life.