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Blame Quote by John Milton

“Nothing is here for tears, nothing to wail Or knock the breast, no weakness, no contempt, Dispraise, or blame,-nothing but well and fair, And what may quiet us in a death so noble.” quote by John Milton
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“Nothing is here for tears, nothing to wail Or knock the breast, no weakness, no contempt, Dispraise, or blame,-nothing but well and fair, And what may quiet us in a death so noble.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 1, 1667

The poet describes a stoic acceptance of death, rejecting sorrow, blame, or contempt, and finding peace in noble sacrifice.

In simple terms: Accept death without grief or blame.

Key Takeaway

Embrace noble purpose despite suffering.

Themes

death philosophy stoicism honor tranquility

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war
  • martyrdom
  • personal loss
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

existential acceptance heroic sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does noble death mean today?
  • Can we find peace without denying sorrow?
A Different Perspective

Such acceptance may ignore legitimate grief.

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