Feminism Quote by John Milton
“It is not virtue, wisdom, valour, wit, Strength, comeliness of shape, or amplest merit, That woman's love can win, or long inherit; But what it is, hard is to say, Harder to hit.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
True merit is not measured by outward qualities or even love, but by the difficulty of achieving it; the harder the goal, the more significant the effort.
In simple terms: Hard things are the most rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Pursue challenging goals.
Themes
achievement
hardship
value
effort
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career ambition
- personal challenges
- creative projects
- relationships
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What difficult goal are you avoiding?
- Why do we value hard‑won success?
A Different Perspective
Hard goals may cause discouragement if not managed.
