Creation Quote by John Milton
““And of the sixth day yet remained There wanted yet the master work, the end Of all yet done: a creature who not prone And brute as other creatures but endued With sanctity of reason might erect His stature and, upright with front serene, Govern the rest, self-knowing, and from thence Magnanimous to correspond with Heaven, But grateful to acknowledge whence his good Descends, thither with heart and voice and eyes Directed in devotion to adore And worship God supreme who made him chief Of all His works.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, line 1
Human reason, endowed with sanctity, can rise above brute nature, govern wisely, and seek divine correspondence.
In simple terms: Reason can elevate humanity toward divine purpose.
Key Takeaway
Use reason to guide actions toward higher purpose.
Themes
reason
divine purpose
human potential
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- leadership
- ethical decision-making
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Philosophy
theology
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What role does reason play in your life?
- How do you balance reason with faith?
A Different Perspective
Reason may be limited by ignorance or ego.
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