Attributes Quote by John Dryden
“Good Heaven, whose darling attribute we find is boundless grace, and mercy to mankind, abhors the cruel.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Good Heaven” from “Poems on Several Occasions” (1686)
The poet praises divine grace and mercy, contrasting it with humanity’s cruelty, urging moral virtue.
In simple terms: Divine grace opposes human cruelty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mercy over cruelty.
Themes
morality
divine
compassion
human nature
Mood
solemn
inspirational
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Charitable work
- conflict resolution
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Grace
Mercy
Ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can mercy be practiced daily?
- What fuels cruelty in societies?
A Different Perspective
Human nature can resist moral ideals.
