Joy Quote by John Milton
““ Lead then, said EVE. Hee leading swiftly rowld In tangles, and make intricate seem strait, To mischief swift. Hope elevates, and joy Bright'ns his Crest, as when a wandring Fire Compact of unctuous vapor, which the Night Condenses, and the cold invirons round, Kindl'd through agitation to a Flame, Which oft, they say, some evil Spirit attends, Hovering and blazing with delusive Light, Misleads th' amaz'd Night-wanderer from his way To Boggs and Mires, & oft through Pond or Poole, There swallow'd up and lost, from succour farr.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Paradise Lost” (paraphrased excerpt), John Milton, 1667
The passage describes a chaotic, deceptive journey where false lights mislead travelers into danger.
In simple terms: Deceptive guidance leads wanderers into peril.
Key Takeaway
Beware alluring but misleading paths.
Themes
deception
journey
danger
Mood
cautionary
dramatic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- decision making
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
illusion
guidance
spiritual trial
Questions to Reflect On
- What “lights” have misled you?
- How can you test the truth of a path?
A Different Perspective
Not all guidance is trustworthy; discernment needed.
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