Pursues Quote by John Milton
““I thence invoke my thy aid to my adventurous song, That with no middle flight intends to soar above the Aonian mount, while it pursues Things unattempted yet in prose or rhyme.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
The poet seeks divine aid to soar beyond ordinary limits, aspiring to achieve the unprecedented.
In simple terms: Seeks divine help to achieve the unprecedented.
Key Takeaway
Pursue bold, uncharted ambitions.
Themes
ambition
divine inspiration
creativity
Mood
dramatic
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific discovery
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
literature
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What unattempted heights call to you?
- How do you balance humility and ambition?
A Different Perspective
Divine aid may be metaphorical, not guaranteed.
