Abyss Quote by John Milton
“Beyond is all abyss, eternity, whose end no eye can reach.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
The quote speaks of the infinite, unknowable nature of eternity and the vastness beyond human perception.
In simple terms: Eternity is endless and beyond our sight.
Accept the mystery of the infinite.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- contemplating death
- studying cosmology
- spiritual reflection
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find purpose within finite life?
- Can embracing mystery reduce anxiety?
It may overlook the comfort found in finite meaning.