Air Quote by Virgil
“Easy is the descent to hell; all night long, all day, the doors of dark Hades stand open; but to retrace the path; to come out again to the sweet air of Heaven - there is the task, there is the burden.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Aeneid, Book 6
The path to virtue is arduous; the descent into suffering is easy, yet returning to goodness requires effort and burden.
In simple terms: Choosing good over easy is hard but rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Choose the difficult but noble path.
Themes
morality
struggle
redemption
Mood
solemn
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- addiction recovery
- spiritual pilgrimage
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
virtue ethics
human suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- What burdens do you carry toward virtue?
- How can you sustain hope in darkness?
A Different Perspective
The “burden” may feel overwhelming, leading to discouragement.
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