Chance Quote by John Milton
“This horror will grow mild, this darkness light; Besides what hope the never-ending flight Of future days may bring, what chance, what change Worth waiting--since our present lot appears For happy though but ill, for ill not worst, If we procure not to ourselves more woe.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 1, 1667
Even darkness and horror contain hope and the possibility of change if we avoid adding more suffering to ourselves.
In simple terms: Darkness can hold hope; avoid self‑inflicted pain.
Key Takeaway
Seek hope, limit self‑harm.
Themes
hope
change
resilience
human nature
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief coping
- mental health
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to prevent adding pain to your life?
- How do you find hope in darkness?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be fragile and not guarantee relief from suffering.
