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John Milton Quotes

John Milton quotes

English Poet December 9, 1608 – November 8, 1674

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John Milton quote: "A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit."
A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit. John Milton
John Milton quote: "They changed their minds, Flew off, and into strange vagaries..."
They changed their minds, Flew off, and into strange vagaries fell. John Milton
Majestic though in ruin: sage he stood With Atlantean shoulders fit to bear The weight of mightiest Monarchies his look Drew audience and attention still as Night Or Summers Noon-tide air while thus he spake. John Milton
Or if they list to try. Conjecture, he his fabric of the Heavens. Hath left to their disputes, perhaps to move. His laughter at their quaint opinions wide."John Milton, Paradise Lost viii 75-78 John Milton
John Milton quote: "So shall the world go on, To good malignant, to bad men..."
So shall the world go on, To good malignant, to bad men benign, Under her own weight groaning. John Milton
how wearisom. Eternity so spent in worship paid. To whom we hate. Let us not then pursue. By force impossible, by leave obtain'd Unacceptable, though in Heav'n, our state. Of splendid vassalage, but rather seek. Our own good from our selves, and from our own. Live to our selves, though in this vast recess, Free, and to none accountable, preferring Hard liberty before the easie yoke. Of servile Pomp John Milton
Heaven is for thee too high. To know what passes there; be lowly wise. Think only what concerns thee and thy being; Dream not of other worlds, what creatures there. Live, in what state, condition, or degree, Contented that thus far hath been revealed. John Milton
John Milton quote: "And on their naked limbs the flowry roof/Show'r'd Rose, which..."
And on their naked limbs the flowry roof/Show'r'd Rose, which the Morn repair'd. John Milton
John Milton quote: "Farewell Hope, and with Hope farewell Fear"
Farewell Hope, and with Hope farewell Fear John Milton
John Milton quote: "What is strength without a double share of wisdom?"
What is strength without a double share of wisdom? John Milton
John Milton quote: "Abash'd the Devil stood, And felt how awful goodness is,....."
Abash'd the Devil stood, And felt how awful goodness is,..... John Milton
Sabrina fair. Listen where thou art sitting. Under the glassie, cool, translucent wave, In twisted braids of Lillies knitting. The loose train of thy amber-dropping hair, Listen for dear honour's sake, Goddess of the silver lake, Listen and save. John Milton
He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted walks under the mid-day sun; Himself his own dungeon. John Milton
He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the center, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted walks under the mid-day sun; Himself his own dungeon. John Milton
Thus it shall befall Him, who to worth in women over-trusting, Lets her will rule: restraint she will not brook; And left to herself, if evil thence ensue She first his weak indulgence will accuse. John Milton

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