Where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes, That comes to all.
JOHN MILTONMeanwhile 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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Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than War.
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Hell has no benefits, only torture.
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Good, the more communicated, more abundant grows.
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God made thee perfect, not immutable.
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He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
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Where no hope is left, is left no fear.
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Loneliness is the first thing which God’s eye named not good.
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Revenge, at first though sweet, Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.
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Better to reign in hell than serve in heav’n.
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This is servitude, To serve the unwise.
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Retiring from the popular noise, I seek This unfrequented place to find some ease.
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Innocence, Once Lost, Can Never Be Regained. Darkness, Once Gazed Upon, Can Never Be Lost.
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Where more is meant than meets the ear.
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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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Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.
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