Brows Quote by Homer
“'Yea and I beheld Sisyphus in strong torment, grasping a monstrous stone with both his hands. He was pressing thereat with hands and feet, and trying to roll the stone upward toward the brow of the hill. But oft as he was about to hurl it over the top, the weight would drive him back, so once again to the plain rolled the stone, the shameless thing. And he once more kept heaving and straining, and the sweat the while was pouring down his limbs, and the dust rose upwards from his head.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Iliad, Book 22, 8th century BC
Sisyphus struggles endlessly, his effort repeatedly undone, symbolizing futile labor and perseverance against inevitable defeat.
In simple terms: Endless struggle that repeats despite effort.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, find meaning in effort.
Themes
perseverance
futility
human condition
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal challenges
- workplace burnout
- creative projects
- physical training
Key Concepts
mythology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives your struggle meaning?
- Can you find joy in the process?
A Different Perspective
Even in endless toil, purpose can be found beyond success.
