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 MILTONRevenge, at first though sweet, Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.
More John Milton Quotes
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The best apology against false accusers is silence.
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As therefore the state of man now is, what wisdom can there be to choose, what continence to forbear, without the knowledge of good and evil?
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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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Retiring from the popular noise, I seek This unfrequented place to find some ease.
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The childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day.
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Time will run back and fetch the Age of Gold.
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Never can true reconcilement grow where wounds of deadly hate have pierced so deep.
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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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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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Believe and be confirmed.
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Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.
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Revenge, at first though sweet, Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.
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Where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes, That comes to all.
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Hard are the ways of truth, and rough to walk.
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A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.
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