Ancient Quote by George Meredith
“On a starred night Prince Lucifer uprose, Tired of his dark dominion swung the fiend . . . He reached a middle height, and at the stars, Which are the brain of heaven, he looked, and sank. Around the ancient track marched, rank on rank, The army of unalterable law.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lament of Prince Lucifer, 1858
Prince Lucifer, weary of his dark rule, seeks higher realms but is pulled back by immutable law.
In simple terms: He tries to rise but is bound by unchangeable rules.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits before aspiring higher.
Themes
ambition
authority
limits
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
mythic
When to use this quote
- political power
- personal ambition
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
mythology
fatalism
order
Questions to Reflect On
- What constraints shape your aspirations?
- Can you accept limits gracefully?
A Different Perspective
Even great beings cannot escape cosmic order.
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