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John Milton Quotes

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

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