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There is nothing that making men rich and strong but that which they carry inside of them. True wealth is of the heart, not of the hand.
John MiltonJohn Milton The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven.
John MiltonJohn Milton Infinity is a dark illimitable ocean, without bound.
John MiltonJohn Milton Loneliness is the first thing which God’s eye named not good.
John MiltonJohn Milton My latest found, Heaven’s last, best gift, my ever new delight!
John MiltonJohn Milton Retiring from the popular noise, I seek This unfrequented place to find some ease.
John MiltonJohn Milton Suffering for truth’s sake Is fortitude to highest victory, And to the faithful death the gate of life.
John MiltonJohn Milton 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 MiltonJohn Milton Innocence, Once Lost, Can Never Be Regained. Darkness, Once Gazed Upon, Can Never Be Lost.
John MiltonJohn Milton Consider first, that great or bright infers not excellence.
John MiltonJohn Milton This is servitude, To serve the unwise.
John MiltonJohn Milton Long is the way and hard, that out of hell leads up to light.
John MiltonJohn Milton Awake, arise or be for ever fall’n.
John MiltonJohn Milton The best apology against false accusers is silence.
John MiltonJohn Milton The virtuous mind that ever walks attended By a strong siding champion, Conscience.
John MiltonJohn Milton He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
John MiltonJohn Milton
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Ravi ZachariasRavi Zacharias Our lives are the only meaningful expression of what we believe and in Whom we believe. And the only real wealth, for any of us, lies in our faith.
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