The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven.
JOHN MILTONHe who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
More John Milton Quotes
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Where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes, That comes to all.
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A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.
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Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds.
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This is servitude, To serve the unwise.
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Meanwhile the Adversary of God and man, Satan with thoughts inflamed of highest design, Puts on swift wings, and towards the gates of hell Explores his solitary flight.
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Better to reign in hell than serve in heav’n.
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Hell has no benefits, only torture.
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When we speak of knowing God, it must be understood with reference to man’s limited powers of comprehension. God, as He really is, is far beyond man’s imagination, let alone understanding. God has revealed only so much of Himself as our minds can conceive and the weakness of our nature can bear.
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He who destroys a good book kills reason itself.
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God made thee perfect, not immutable.
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He that hath light within their own breast, may sit in the centre and enjoy bright day.
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Hard are the ways of truth, and rough to walk.
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Long is the way and hard, that out of hell leads up to light.
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And feel by turns the bitter change Of fierce extremes, extremes by change more fierce.
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Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.
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