Dear Quote by John Milton
“O fleeting joys Of Paradise, dear bought with lasting woes!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, John Milton, 1667
Brief joy is bought with lasting sorrow, suggesting fleeting pleasures bring enduring pain.
In simple terms: Short pleasures cause lasting pain.
Key Takeaway
Beware of temporary delights.
Themes
pleasure
pain
transience
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- consumer choices
- relationship decisions
- career moves
Key Concepts
paradise
ephemeral
consequence
Questions to Reflect On
- What fleeting joy have you exchanged for lasting sorrow?
- Can any short pleasure be justified?
A Different Perspective
Some joys may be worthwhile despite pain.
