Listen: this story's one you ought to know, You'll reap…
““Listen: this story's one you ought to know, You'll reap the consequence of what you sow. This fleeting world is not the world where we Are destined to abide eternally: And for the sake of an unworthy throne You let the devil claim you for his own. I've few days left here, I've no heart for war, I cannot strive and struggle any more, But hear an old man's words: the heart that's freed From gnawing passion and ambitious greed Looks on kings' treasures and the dust as one; The man who sells his brother, as you've done, For this same worthless dust, will never be Regarded as a child of purity. The world has seen so many men like you, And laid them low: there's nothing you can do But turn to God; take thought then for the way You travel, since it leads to Judgment Day.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem warns of moral decay, urging repentance and divine guidance to avoid judgment.
In simple terms: Heed moral warning, seek redemption.
Key Takeaway
Turn to faith and humility.
Themes
morality
spirituality
judgment
redemption
human frailty
Mood
solemn
reflective
inspirational
Type
Judgment day:1
Turn to god:1
Man's Word:1
Man Words:1
Words Heart:1
God Thought:1
Let Devil:1
Listen Story:1
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- ethical education
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
religious literature
ethical philosophy
poetic warning
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal sins need addressing?
- How can one balance ambition with virtue?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across cultures.