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“I see thou art implacable, more deaf To pray'rs than winds and seas. Yet winds to seas Are reconcil'd at length, and sea to shore: Thy anger, unappeasable, still rages Eternal tempest never to be calm'd.” quote by John Milton
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“I see thou art implacable, more deaf To pray'rs than winds and seas. Yet winds to seas Are reconcil'd at length, and sea to shore: Thy anger, unappeasable, still rages Eternal tempest never to be calm'd.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667

A powerful being resists pleading, yet over time even the fiercest forces find balance, though some anger remains unending.

In simple terms: Even the strongest anger may eventually settle, but some tempests never calm.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some conflicts persist despite attempts at resolution.

Themes

conflict patience resilience

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political negotiations
  • environmental disputes
  • inner turmoil
  • long‑term projects

Key Concepts

theology human nature eternal struggle

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you identify a conflict that never fully resolves?
  • How do you cope with persistent anger?
A Different Perspective

Even with reconciliation, deep‑seated rage can continue indefinitely.

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