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.
JOHN MILTONTo be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable.
More John Milton Quotes
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Most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore.
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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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Anarchy is the sure consequence of tyranny; for no power that is not limited by laws can ever be protected by them.
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Time will run back and fetch the Age of Gold.
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Innocence, Once Lost, Can Never Be Regained. Darkness, Once Gazed Upon, Can Never Be Lost.
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He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
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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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Solitude is sometimes the best society.
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The virtuous mind that ever walks attended By a strong siding champion, Conscience.
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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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Freely we serve, because freely we love.
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The martyrs shook the powers of darkness with the irresistible power of weakness.
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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.
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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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Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.
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