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.
JOHN MILTONPeace hath her victories, no less renowned than War.
More John Milton Quotes
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The virtuous mind that ever walks attended By a strong siding champion, Conscience.
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Anarchy is the sure consequence of tyranny; for no power that is not limited by laws can ever be protected by them.
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He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
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Loneliness is the first thing which God’s eye named not good.
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And live like Nature’s bastards, not her sons.
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Evil on itself shall back recoil.
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God made thee perfect, not immutable.
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Most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore.
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Innocence, Once Lost, Can Never Be Regained. Darkness, Once Gazed Upon, Can Never Be Lost.
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Hell has no benefits, only torture.
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No institution which does not continually test its ideals, techniques and measure of accomplishment can claim real vitality.
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Good, the more communicated, more abundant grows.
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Suffering for truth’s sake Is fortitude to highest victory, And to the faithful death the gate of life.
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All is not lost, the unconquerable will, and study of revenge, immortal hate, and the courage never to submit or yield.
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For liberty hath a sharp and double edge, fit only to be handled by just and virtuous men; to bad and dissolute, it becomes a mischief unwieldy in their own hands.
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