Escaped Quote by George Herbert
“I escaped the Thunder, and fell into the Lightning.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
A metaphor for escaping danger only to encounter a new, perhaps greater peril.
In simple terms: Escaping one threat can lead to another.
Beware new consequences of fleeing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- adventure
- personal crisis
- decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What new risks arise when we avoid danger?
- Can we ever truly escape?
Escaping may not guarantee safety.