An Analysis of the Quotation "The Mills of The Gods Grind Slowly, but They The quotation “The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly small,” could be compared to someone asking for something through prayer. This comparison is based on three beliefs. The first part of the quotation, “The mills of the gods...” refers to God's “prayer factory” where prayer requests are considered and acted upon. The second section, “The mills of the gods grind slowly...” is a reference to the way God takes His time in answe ....