Proof is an idol before whom the pure mathematician tortures himself. Arthur Eddington
A God who let us prove his existence would be an idol. Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Verily, we know not what an evil it is to indulge ourselves, and to make an idol of our will. Samuel Rutherford
A champion owes everybody something. He can never pay back for all the help he got, for making him an idol. Jack Dempsey
He who makes an idol of his interest makes a martyr of his integrity. Italian Proverb
A drunkard at prayer is regarded as an idol worshipper. Jewish Proverb