Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.
JOHN MILTONWhen 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.
More John Milton Quotes
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And feel by turns the bitter change Of fierce extremes, extremes by change more fierce.
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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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The best apology against false accusers is silence.
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He who destroys a good book kills reason itself.
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Where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes, That comes to all.
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Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.
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Man hath his daily work of body or mind Appointed.
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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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Revenge, at first though sweet, Bitter ere long back on itself recoils.
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Infinity is a dark illimitable ocean, without bound.
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Consider first, that great or bright infers not excellence.
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The end of all learning is to know God, and out of that knowledge to love and imitate Him.
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Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than War.
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Prudence is the virtue by which we discern what is proper to do under various circumstances in time and place.
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Hell has no benefits, only torture.
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