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The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven.
John MiltonJohn Milton Infinity is a dark illimitable ocean, without bound.
John MiltonJohn Milton Loneliness is the first thing which God’s eye named not good.
John MiltonJohn Milton My latest found, Heaven’s last, best gift, my ever new delight!
John MiltonJohn Milton Retiring from the popular noise, I seek This unfrequented place to find some ease.
John MiltonJohn Milton Suffering for truth’s sake Is fortitude to highest victory, And to the faithful death the gate of life.
John MiltonJohn Milton 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.
John MiltonJohn Milton Innocence, Once Lost, Can Never Be Regained. Darkness, Once Gazed Upon, Can Never Be Lost.
John MiltonJohn Milton Consider first, that great or bright infers not excellence.
John MiltonJohn Milton Long is the way and hard, that out of hell leads up to light.
John MiltonJohn Milton Awake, arise or be for ever fall’n.
John MiltonJohn Milton The best apology against false accusers is silence.
John MiltonJohn Milton The virtuous mind that ever walks attended By a strong siding champion, Conscience.
John MiltonJohn Milton He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
John MiltonJohn Milton Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.
John MiltonJohn Milton He who destroys a good book kills reason itself.
John MiltonJohn Milton
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How can I be of the greatest service doing that which I most enjoy doing?
Earl NightingaleEarl Nightingale There is so much we can do to render service, to make a difference in the world – no matter how large or small our circle of influence.
Stephen CoveyStephen Covey Change your focus from making money to serving more people. Serving people makes the money come in.
Robert KiyosakiRobert Kiyosaki I don’t mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die, every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation.
Indira GandhiIndira Gandhi Out of all the airports that are out there only about 5 percent have commercial service.
Chris BrownChris Brown Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak, and that it is doing God’s service when it is violating all His laws.
John Quincy AdamsJohn Quincy Adams Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
Donald RumsfeldDonald Rumsfeld Doctors cut, burn, and torture the sick, and then demand of them an undeserved fee for such services.
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