Death Quote by John Milton
““ Dire was the tossing, deep the groans, despair Tended the sick busiest from Couch to Couch; And over them triumphant Death his Dart Shook, but delaid to strike, though oft invok't With vows, as thir chief good, and final hope. Sight so deform what heart of Rock could long Drie-ey'd behold? ADAM could not, but wept, Though not of Woman born; compassion quell'd His best of Man, and gave him up to tears A space, till firmer thoughts restraind excess, And scarce recovering words his plaint renew'd.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 1650s (attributed)
Despair and death loom over the sick, yet hope persists through compassion and steadfast thought.
In simple terms: Hope endures despite suffering.
Key Takeaway
Hold onto hope in hardship.
Themes
suffering
hope
death
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- hospital care
- grief counseling
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
compassion
resilience
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can compassion alleviate suffering?
- What limits does hope have?
A Different Perspective
Compassion alone may not cure physical illness.
