Mortality of Messiahs

Messiahs are often brought down by their own people.

Gandhi fought for Hindu-Muslim unity; was killed by a Hindu in the process.

Steve Jobs was thrown out by John Sculley, who was actually smitten by his charisma.

Jesus too..

The dialogue in the movie The Dark Knight - You die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain - does come true in many cases.

You would work hard for your people, they'll make you God.

You continue working hard for them, and soon a point comes where they get suffocated by either your omnipotency or under the weight of your good deeds.

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