Dreams Quote by Euripides
““Dreams of the proud man, making great And greater ever, Things which are not of God. In wide And devious coverts, hunter-wise, He coucheth Time's unhasting stride, Following, following, him whose eyes Look not to Heaven. For all is vain, The pulse of the heart, the plot of the brain, That striveth beyond the laws that live. And is thy Faith so much to give, Is it so hard a thing to see, That the Spirit of God, whate'er it be, The Law that abides and changes not, ages long, The Eternal and Nature-born—these things be strong?””
About This Quote
The passage warns that human ambition and pride, when divorced from divine guidance, lead to futile pursuits and moral emptiness.
In simple terms: Pride without God yields emptiness.
Key Takeaway
True fulfillment requires aligning ambition with higher purpose.
Themes
pride
spirituality
human ambition
futility
divine law
Mood
contemplative
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- seeking power without moral compass
- pursuing success at any cost
- ignoring spiritual guidance
Key Concepts
the nature of ambition
the role of faith
the constancy of divine law
Practical Applications
- ethical leadership
- personal spiritual reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to live a life guided by higher principles?
- How can one balance ambition with humility?
