Gratitude Quote by John Milton
““What could be less than to afford Him praise, The easiest recompense, and pay Him thanks? How due! Yet all His good proved ill in me And wrought but malice. Lifted up so high””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 1, 1667
The speaker questions why praising God is so easy, yet his own good deeds seem corrupted, feeling uplifted despite inner malice.
In simple terms: Praising God feels easy, but personal flaws persist.
Key Takeaway
Recognize humility and seek genuine gratitude.
Themes
humility
spirituality
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- self‑assessment
- moral reflection
Key Concepts
theology
inner conflict
praise
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile sincere gratitude with personal shortcomings?
- What inner conflicts arise when praising a higher power?
A Different Perspective
Even sincere praise may mask deeper flaws.
