Amor Quote by Virgil
““Facilis descensus Averni.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Aeneid, Book 6, line 1
The descent into the underworld is easy, unlike the arduous climb back to life.
In simple terms: Going down is simple; returning is hard.
Key Takeaway
Respect the difficulty of returning to the surface.
Themes
life
death
journey
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- grief
- personal transformation
- spiritual quests
- overcoming hardship
Key Concepts
mythology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What “underworld” have you experienced?
- How do you find strength to rise again?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering.
