Arise Quote by John Milton
“Yet much remains To conquer still; peace hath her victories No less renowned then war, new foes arise Threatening to bind our souls with secular chains: Help us to save free conscience from the paw Of hireling wolves whose gospel is their maw.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
Peace can achieve victories as notable as war, but new threats seek to imprison freedom of thought.
In simple terms: Peace wins too; beware forces that imprison free thought.
Key Takeaway
Guard your conscience against oppressive ideologies.
Themes
freedom
spirituality
conflict
morality
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal reflection
- education
- community building
Key Concepts
theology
political power
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize subtle threats to free thought?
- What actions protect intellectual liberty?
A Different Perspective
Even peace can be undermined by subtle coercion and manipulation.
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