Inspirational Quote by JOHN MILTON
““And chiefly thou, O spirit, that dost prefer Before all temples the upright heart and pure, Instruct me, for thou know'st. Thou from the first Wast present, and, with mighty wings outspread, Dove-like sattest brooding on the vast abyss, And madst it pregnant.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
The speaker asks the spirit for guidance, invoking the pure heart as a temple and describing the spirit’s vast, nurturing presence over the abyss.
In simple terms: Seek guidance from pure, uplifting forces.
Key Takeaway
Embrace higher guidance.
Themes
spirituality
guidance
purity
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Divine inspiration
inner yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify your own 'upright heart'?
- What does the abyss represent for you?
A Different Perspective
The spirit may be metaphorical, not a literal guide.
