Bless Quote by John Dryden
“Fortune, that with malicious joyDoes man her slave oppress,Proud of her office to destroy,Is seldom pleasd to bless.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Satires of Juvenal" (adapted)
Malicious joy harms others; oppression is a perverse pleasure that rarely leads to true blessing.
In simple terms: Joy in oppression is destructive.
Reject delight in others’ suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- human rights work
- education
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power corrupt joy?
- What blessings arise from compassion?
The language is archaic and may obscure meaning.