The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven.
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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Solitude is sometimes the best society.
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Where more is meant than meets the ear.
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Where no hope is left, is left no fear.
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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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Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds.
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Nor love thy life, nor hate; but what thou livest, Live well; how long, or short, permit to Heaven.
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To be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable.
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Never can true reconcilement grow where wounds of deadly hate have pierced so deep.
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Evil on itself shall back recoil.
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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.
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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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Retiring from the popular noise, I seek This unfrequented place to find some ease.
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Awake, arise or be for ever fall’n.
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Hard are the ways of truth, and rough to walk.
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Solitude sometimes is best society.
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