Arrows Quote by John Milton
“Tis chastity, my brother, chastity; She that has that is clad in complete steel, And, like a quiver'd nymph with arrows keen, May trace huge forests, and unharbour'd heaths, Infamous hills, and sandy perilous wilds; Where, through the sacred rays of chastity, No savage fierce, bandite, or mountaineer, Will dare to soil her virgin purity.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Chastity is portrayed as a steel‑clad fortress that protects purity from all worldly threats.
In simple terms: Chastity shields purity like armor.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect personal integrity.
Themes
virtue
purity
defense
Mood
solemn
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal ethics
- religious devotion
- social pressure
- temptation
Key Concepts
moral fortitude
spiritual warfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What does chastity mean today?
- How can one balance purity with desire?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing chastity may ignore human complexity.
