Bliss Quote by Christopher Marlowe
“Why this is hell, nor am I out of it: Thinkst thou that I who saw the face of God, And tasted the eternal joys of heaven, Am not tormented with ten thousand hells In being deprived of everlasting bliss! . . . When all the world dissolves, And every creature shall be purified, All places shall be hell that are not heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Doctor Faustus, 1604
Even after witnessing divine bliss, being denied it feels like endless torment.
In simple terms: Denial of heaven feels like hell.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and pursue true fulfillment.
Themes
spirituality
longing
suffering
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious contemplation
- personal grief
- philosophical inquiry
Key Concepts
theodicy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true bliss mean to you?
- How do you cope with unfulfilled desires?
A Different Perspective
Human longing may never be fully satisfied.
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