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“With thee goes Thy husband, him to follow thou art bound; Where he abides, think there thy native soil.” quote by John Milton
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“With thee goes Thy husband, him to follow thou art bound; Where he abides, think there thy native soil.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 5, 1667

The speaker urges his husband to follow his destiny, linking marital duty to homeland and fate.

In simple terms: Marital duty ties to homeland and destiny.

Key Takeaway

Honor commitments to place and partner.

Themes

duty home destiny

Mood

solemn reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage vows
  • migration decisions
  • family expectations

Key Concepts

fate patriotic loyalty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “home” mean in your life?
  • How do duty and personal desire conflict?
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