Attic Quote by John Milton
“What neat repast shall feast us, light and choice, Of Attic taste?”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 5, 1667
The speaker invites a refined, varied meal symbolizing intellectual or aesthetic pleasure.
In simple terms: A refined meal represents refined ideas.
Seek diverse, thoughtful experiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dinner parties
- art exhibitions
- literary salons
- academic conferences
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “light and choice” mean to you?
- How can refinement become exclusionary?
May overlook practical needs in favor of elegance.