Free will Quote by John Milton
“Take heed lest passion sway Thy judgement to do aught, which else free will Would not admit.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, 1667
Passion can cloud judgment, leading to actions that free will would reject.
In simple terms: Passion may distort judgment.
Key Takeaway
Beware letting emotion override reason.
Themes
self‑control
judgment
free will
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- legal choices
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you let passion dictate a decision?
- How can you balance emotion and reason?
A Different Perspective
Emotion can be useful; unchecked it may cause harm.
