Bows Quote by John Milton
“But now my task is smoothly done, I can fly, or I can run Quickly to the green earth's end, Where the bow'd welkin slow doth bend, And from thence can soar as soon To the corners of the Moon.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 9, John Milton, 1667
The speaker celebrates newfound power and speed, likening it to soaring across earth and moon, reflecting ambition and divine aspiration.
In simple terms: Power feels like limitless travel and ambition.
Key Takeaway
Pursue lofty goals with confidence.
Themes
ambition
freedom
divine aspiration
speed
Mood
grand
reflective
mythic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal achievement
- creative inspiration
- spiritual yearning
- exploration
Key Concepts
mythic flight
heroic quest
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should temper ambition?
- How does one balance humility with aspiration?
A Different Perspective
Such hubris can lead to overreaching and downfall.
