Bitter Quote by Edmund Spenser
“Fly from wrath; sad be the sights and bitter fruits of war; a thousand furies wait on wrathful swords.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Faerie Queene, Book I, 1590
War breeds endless cycles of anger and suffering, producing bitter outcomes for all involved.
In simple terms: War creates endless anger and suffering.
Key Takeaway
Avoid retaliation, seek peace.
Themes
war
anger
consequences
peace
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
warning
When to use this quote
- military leadership
- diplomacy
- conflict resolution
- post‑war reconstruction
Key Concepts
retributive justice
human cost
cycle of violence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies break the cycle of vengeance?
- What alternatives exist to violent retaliation?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be fragile and require compromise.
