Door Quote by George Herbert
“When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
When a servant approaches hell, the demons guard the entrance, symbolizing obstacles that protect dangerous realms.
In simple terms: Devils guard hell’s gates.
Key Takeaway
Recognize barriers protecting harmful paths.
Themes
Sin
temptation
spiritual warfare
Mood
reflective
spiritual
Type
poetic
didactic
When to use this quote
- Personal temptation
- ethical decisions
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Guardian metaphor
moral allegory
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal 'gates' do you guard?
- How can you overcome harmful temptations?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may oversimplify complex moral choices.
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