Bitter Quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
“O cease! must hate and death return, Cease! must men kill and die? Cease! drain not to its dregs the urn Of bitter prophecy. The world is weary of the past, Oh, might it die or rest at last!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Cease!" (fragment), 1820
The speaker implores an end to violence and suffering, questioning humanity’s endless cycles of death.
In simple terms: Calls for an end to endless violence.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for peace and cessation of suffering.
Themes
war
death
human suffering
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- mental health
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
nihilism
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- Can humanity break its violent cycle?
- What does peace truly require?
A Different Perspective
Hope may be dismissed as naive.
