Absolutes Quote by John Milton
“O execrable son! so to aspire Above his brethren, to himself assuming Authority usurped, from God not given. He gave us only over beast, fish, fowl, Dominion absolute; that right we hold By his donation; but man over men He made not lord; such title to himself Reserving, human left from human free.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Human ambition can overreach, seeking authority not divinely granted, leading to moral downfall.
In simple terms: Ambition can corrupt.
Key Takeaway
Check pride before it blinds.
Themes
ambition
authority
hubris
divine
morality
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
poetic
theological
When to use this quote
- Leadership training
- ethical decision‑making
- spiritual counseling
- literary study
Key Concepts
Theology
ethics
human nature
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should ambition respect?
- How does humility prevent moral failure?
A Different Perspective
Divine authority is subjective across cultures.
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