Desperate Quote by John Milton
“So Satan, whom repulse upon repulse Met ever, and to shameful silence brought, Yet gives not o'er though desperate of success.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, 1667
Describes Satan’s relentless pursuit of success despite shame and failure.
In simple terms: Satan keeps trying despite setbacks.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite humiliation.
Themes
ambition
shame
perseverance
Mood
dramatic
reflective
Type
literary
When to use this quote
- overcoming failure
- ethical dilemmas
- leadership challenges
Key Concepts
mythology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives relentless ambition?
- When does persistence become destructive?
A Different Perspective
Satan’s motives are morally corrupt.
