George Gordon ByronBut pomp and power alone are woman's care, And where these are light Eros finds a feere; Maidens, like moths, are ever caught by glare, And Mammon wins his way where Seraphs might despair.
About This Quote
In this quote, Milton is comparing a woman’s desire for power and prestige with a moth's attraction to the light. In many ways, women have been trapped by their men into being lured into a life of menial tasks and meaningless pursuits. In other words, they are at the mercy of others, whether they are powerful men or men who simply want to use them to gain wealth. In the end, both moths and women die at the least bit of light.
Source: Childe Harolds Pilgrimage
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