Happiness Quote by John Milton
““Confounded, though immortal. But his doom, reserved him to more wrath; for now the thought both of lost happiness and lasting pain torments him.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book X, 1667
Even an immortal being suffers from longing for lost happiness and enduring pain, showing that suffering transcends mortality.
In simple terms: Immortals also feel loss and pain.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge universal suffering.
Themes
suffering
loss
eternity
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief
- personal loss
- spiritual crisis
Key Concepts
existentialism
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does loss shape identity?
- Can pain be transformative?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may be inevitable.
