The way to heaven is too steep, too narrow for men to…
“The way to heaven is too steep, too narrow for men to dance in and keep revel rout. No way is large or smooth enough for capering rousters, for jumping, skipping, dancing dames but that broad, beaten, pleasant road that leads to hell. The gate of heaven is too narrow for whole rounds, whole troops of dancers to march in together.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Heaven’s path is narrow; many choose the easier, broader road to hell.
In simple terms: Narrow path leads to heaven, broad to hell.
Key Takeaway
Choose the disciplined, narrow path.
Themes
morality
discipline
temptation
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- career choices
- ethical decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are required for virtue?
- How do you resist easy temptations?
A Different Perspective
Narrow path may seem restrictive.