John-milton Quote by John Milton
““ALL WHO HAVE THEIR REWARD ON EARTH, THE FRUITS OF PAINFUL SUPERSTITION AND BLIND ZEAL, NOUGHT SEEKING BUT THE PRAISE OF MEN, HERE FIND FIT RETRIBUTION, EMPTY AS THEIR DEED””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Likely from a satirical or moral poem
Those who seek earthly reward through superstition and zeal receive empty, unfulfilling retribution, lacking true praise
In simple terms: Seeking shallow rewards leads to empty outcomes
Key Takeaway
Avoid chasing hollow praise and superstition
Themes
morality
spirituality
critique
Mood
serious
thoughtful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ethical debates
- religious studies
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
empty reward
superstition critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly fulfills you beyond praise?
- How can you recognize empty pursuits?
A Different Perspective
Not all seek earthly rewards; some find meaning elsewhere
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