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?
JOHN MILTONTruth is as impossible to be soiled by any outward touch as the sunbeam.
More John Milton Quotes
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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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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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Freely we serve, because freely we love.
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And feel by turns the bitter change Of fierce extremes, extremes by change more fierce.
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He who destroys a good book kills reason itself.
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The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven.
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Retiring from the popular noise, I seek This unfrequented place to find some ease.
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Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.
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Infinity is a dark illimitable ocean, without bound.
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Most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore.
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This is servitude, To serve the unwise.
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To be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable.
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Where no hope is left, is left no fear.
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Gratitude bestows reverence…..changing forever how we experience life and the world.
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Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than War.
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