Bitter Quote by John Milton
“Now conscience wakes despair That slumber'd,-wakes the bitter memory Of what he was, what is, and what must be Worse.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, 1667
Conscience awakens despair, recalling past, present, and future sins, urging moral reflection.
In simple terms: Conscience reminds us of our failures and future risks.
Key Takeaway
Heed conscience to avoid worse outcomes.
Themes
morality
conscience
despair
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
- literary study
Key Concepts
self‑knowledge
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your conscience reveal?
- How can you act on that awareness?
A Different Perspective
May overwhelm some readers.
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