Quote by John Milton
Nor aught availed him now to have built in heaven high towers; nor did he scrape by all his engines, but was headlong sent with his industrious crew to build in hell.
Summary
This quote from John Milton's "Paradise Lost" describes the downfall of Satan. It implies that despite all of his earlier achievements, such as constructing grand structures in heaven, they hold no value now. Satan's efforts to gather his army and contrive schemes were all in vain as he is ultimately cast into hell. The quote highlights the fruitlessness of his actions and emphasizes the consequences of his rebellious nature.
Topics
Architecture
By John Milton