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“So farewell hope, and with hope farewell fear,Farewell remorse: all good to me is lost;Evil,be thou my good.” quote by John Milton
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“So farewell hope, and with hope farewell fear,Farewell remorse: all good to me is lost;Evil,be thou my good.”

John Milton

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Loss of hope leads to fear and remorse, yet evil may be embraced as a twisted good.

In simple terms: Losing hope invites fear and remorse.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the danger of abandoning hope.

Themes

hope fear remorse evil

Mood

somber philosophical

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • moral decision making
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does hope mean to you in adversity?
  • Can fear be transformed into constructive action?
A Different Perspective

Hope can be a fragile anchor; its loss may justify harmful choices.

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