Deserve Quote by John Milton
“These evils I deserve, and more . . . . Justly, yet despair not of his final pardon, Whose ear is ever open, and his eye Gracious to re-admit the suppliant.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost (excerpt)
The speaker acknowledges personal guilt yet trusts in divine mercy, highlighting the tension between justice and forgiveness.
In simple terms: Even when we deserve punishment, God offers forgiveness.
Seek forgiveness and trust divine mercy.
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When to use this quote
- confessional prayer
- ethical counseling
- literary analysis
- personal journaling
- support groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you accept forgiveness despite feeling unworthy?
- What does mercy mean in your life?
Forgiveness may be conditional; divine justice can seem harsh.