Deceit Quote by John Dryden
““When I consider Life, 'tis all a cheat; Yet, fooled with hope, men favour the deceit; Trust on, and think to-morrow will repay: To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse; and while it says, we shall be blest With some new joys, cuts off what we possesst.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Medallion, 1670
Life is portrayed as deceptive, offering false hope that tomorrow will bring better fortunes, but each new day often brings greater disappointment.
In simple terms: Life feels like a cheat, promising hope that never fulfills.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and question false promises.
Themes
illusion
hope
disappointment
trust
future
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- philosophical writing
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
existentialism
skepticism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on tomorrow's promises?
- How can you confront life's deceptions?
A Different Perspective
The optimism may ignore harsh realities and lead to complacency.
![“Where there are kashays (anger-pride-deceit-greed), there is worldly life. As long as anger-pride-deceit-greed exist; one is a sansaari [living a worldly life] regardless of whether one is an ascetic or a family man. And where anger-pride-deceit-greed are absent, one is regarded as being asansaari…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ec/dada-bhagwan-31_anger_where-there-are-kashays-anger-pride-dece_5756.jpg)
