Children Quote by John Milton
““Thus began Outrage from liveless things; but Discord first Daughter of Sin, among th' irrational, Death introduc'd through fierce antipathie: Beast now with Beast gan war, & Fowle with Fowle, And Fish with Fish; to graze the Herb all leaving, Devourd each other; nor stood much in awe Of Man, but fled him, or with count'nance grim Glar'd on him passing: these were from without The growing miseries, which ADAM saw Alreadie in part, though hid in gloomiest shade, To sorrow abandond, but worse felt within, And in a troubl'd Sea of passion tost, Thus to disburd'n sought with sad complaint.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Human suffering arises from rebellion and the loss of divine order, leading to mutual destruction
In simple terms: Rebellion causes chaos and pain
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of discord and seek harmony
Themes
sin
rebellion
chaos
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political conflict
- personal relationships
- environmental crises
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
moral decay
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the desire for rebellion?
- Can order be restored without oppression?
A Different Perspective
Chaos can also spark necessary change
