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“So Satan, whom repulse upon repulse Met ever, and to shameful silence brought, Yet gives not o'er though desperate of success.” quote by John Milton
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“So Satan, whom repulse upon repulse Met ever, and to shameful silence brought, Yet gives not o'er though desperate of success.”

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.

Describes Satan’s relentless pursuit of success despite shame and failure.

In simple terms: Satan keeps trying despite setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Persist despite humiliation.

Themes

ambition shame perseverance

Mood

dramatic reflective

Type

literary

When to use this quote

  • overcoming failure
  • ethical dilemmas
  • leadership challenges

Key Concepts

mythology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives relentless ambition?
  • When does persistence become destructive?
A Different Perspective

Satan’s motives are morally corrupt.

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