Secure against the designs of men, secure against the…
“Secure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human ambition and divine adversity together can render desires unattainable, leaving nothing left to wish for.
In simple terms: Ambition and divine opposition can make wishes impossible.
Recognize limits of desire.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political power struggles
- personal ambition
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires are truly within your control?
- How do you cope when external forces thwart your goals?
Even with effort, some outcomes remain beyond control.