Adieu Quote by John Milton
“So farewell hope, and with hope farewell fear,Farewell remorse: all good to me is lost;Evil,be thou my good.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Loss of hope leads to fear and remorse, yet evil may be embraced as a twisted good.
In simple terms: Losing hope invites fear and remorse.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the danger of abandoning hope.
Themes
hope
fear
remorse
evil
Mood
somber
philosophical
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- moral decision making
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does hope mean to you in adversity?
- Can fear be transformed into constructive action?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be a fragile anchor; its loss may justify harmful choices.
