2007-01-26 13:21:34 · 12 answers · asked by Chemtrail_Sun 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What's not to get? It's saying that even though heaven is better than earth, you're better off on earth if you're, say, a king, if your other option is to be a servant in heaven.
Big fish in a small pond>small fish in a big pond.
2007-01-26 13:26:44 · answer #1 · answered by nope 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe the original quote is `Better to reign in hell than serve in Heaven` Milton has Satan say it in Paradise Lost. The context is he has just been cast out of heaven for his rebellion against God. Of course he is fooling himself.
2007-01-26 21:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by andy c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's "It's better to reign in Hell, then to serve in Heaven" It's from John Milton's "Paradise Lost"
2007-01-26 21:26:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This quote is trying to point out that it would be better to be in heaven under any circumstances rather than staying on earth, even if you think you have the perfect life here and would become gods servant in heaven.
2007-01-26 21:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by tsbski 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's from Book I of John Milton's masterpiece, _Paradise Lost_. Satan and all his supporters wake up in Hell, having just been expelled from Heaven after a great battle against the forces loyal to God. Satan is chatting with his comrade, Beelzebub, and they're discussing whether it was worth it. Satan boldly and proudly declares that "To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell; Better to reign in hell, than serve in Heav'n."
That same book contains another of my favorite quotes from Milton: "The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a Heav'n of Hell, a Hell of Heav'n."
2007-01-26 21:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you getting this from little nicky? if so in the context of the movie satans sons try create a new hell on earth inwhich they have full control,like god in heaven or satan in hell. in heaven you serve the lord,as the sons of satan this servitude is best left for others as in heaven you are serving good.
2007-01-26 21:27:21 · answer #6 · answered by fenian1916 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its about power positions
a person might feel it is better to be in control rather than be subservient
the original quote is "btter to reign in hell, then serve in heaven" said satan in paradise lost
2007-01-26 21:29:53 · answer #7 · answered by SevillaRey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This life is a temporary assignment. The eternity lasts forever.
2007-01-26 21:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by SeeTheLight 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The rain keeps our Earth Mother green! ; )
2007-01-26 21:27:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Matthew 23:11-But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
2007-01-26 21:26:09 · answer #10 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋