Now days are dragon-ridden, the nightmare Rides upon…
““Now days are dragon-ridden, the nightmare Rides upon sleep: a drunken soldiery Can leave the mother, murdered at her door, To crawl in her own blood, and go scott-free; The night can sweat with terror as before We pieced our thoughts into philosophy, And planned to bring the world under rule, Who are but weasels fighting in a hole.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The world is chaotic, driven by fear and violent impulses, yet humanity continues to rationalize and attempt control, despite being powerless.
In simple terms: Chaos and fear dominate, but we still try to control.
Key Takeaway
Accept chaos, question control.
Themes
chaos
fear
violence
philosophy
human condition
Mood
dark
foreboding
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war zones
- personal crisis
- social upheaval
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
existentialism
political theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront chaos in daily life?
- What does “being a weasel in a hole” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphorical language may obscure practical meaning.