Stayes not on Man; to God his Tower intends Siege and…
““ Stayes not on Man; to God his Tower intends Siege and defiance: Wretched man! what food Will he convey up thither to sustain Himself and his rash Armie, where thin Aire Above the Clouds will pine his entrails gross, And famish him of Breath, if not of Bread?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Man’s ambition to rival divine power leads to suffering and inevitable downfall.
In simple terms: Trying to equal God brings ruin.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of human pride.
Themes
pride
hubris
divine
suffering
ambition
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political
- ambition
- lead
- overreaching
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- What ambitions might be overreaching?
- How do limits protect us?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes a literal divine hierarchy, which may not align with secular views.