Watchful are the Gods of all Hands with slaughter stained…
“Watchful are the Gods of all Hands with slaughter stained. The black Furies wait, and when a man Has grown by luck, not justice, great, With sudden overturn of chance They wear him to a shade, and, cast Down to perdition, who shall save him?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine forces intervene when human luck replaces justice, leading to downfall.
In simple terms: Unjust luck invites divine retribution.
Key Takeaway
Seek justice over luck.
Themes
justice
divine retribution
hubris
Mood
dramatic
mythic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political power
- personal ambition
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
mythology
fate
karma
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the black Furies” represent?
- How does luck differ from justice in your life?
A Different Perspective
Divine punishment may be symbolic, not literal.