Ease Quote by John Milton
“Ease would recant Vows made in pain, as violent and void.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, 1667
Pain‑induced vows are easily broken, empty and violent.
In simple terms: Vows made in pain lack strength.
Key Takeaway
Avoid commitments formed under distress.
Themes
ethics
pain
commitment
violence
emptiness
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
philosophical
Type
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- relationship promises
- legal oaths
- personal goals
- spiritual vows
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
psychology of vows
human frailty
Questions to Reflect On
- What vows have you kept despite pain?
- How can you ensure vows are made in calm?
A Different Perspective
People may still keep painful vows out of duty.
