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The martyrs shook the powers of darkness with the irresistible power of weakness.

John Milton

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 MILTON

Choice Evil Goodness Knowledge Man State Wisdom
Better to reign in hell than serve in heav’n.
JOHN MILTON

Better Heaven Hell Rule Service
A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.
JOHN MILTON

Book Goodness Precious Spirit
Man hath his daily work of body or mind Appointed.
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Appointment Body Man Mindset Work
Most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore.
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Admire Herself Man Virtue
Hard are the ways of truth, and rough to walk.
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Hard Rough Truth Walk Way
Nor love thy life, nor hate; but what thou livest, Live well; how long, or short, permit to Heaven.
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Hate Heaven Life Live Love
Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.
JOHN MILTON

Profit Respect Right Worth
The best apology against false accusers is silence.
JOHN MILTON

Apology Best Silence
He that hath light within their own breast, may sit in the centre and enjoy bright day.
JOHN MILTON

Breast Bright Day Enjoyment Himself Light
Neither prosperity nor empire nor heaven can be worth winning at the price of a virulent temper, bloody hands, an anguished spirit, and a vain hatred of the rest of the world.
JOHN MILTON

Heaven Price Prosperity Temper World Worth
He that hath light within their own breast, may sit in the centre and enjoy bright day.
JOHN MILTON

Bright Center Day Enjoyment Light
The childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day.
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Childhood Day Man Morning
Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than War.
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Peace Victory War
For liberty hath a sharp and double edge, fit only to be handled by just and virtuous men; to bad and dissolute, it becomes a mischief unwieldy in their own hands.
JOHN MILTON

Bad Handle Hands Liberty Man Virtue
Where no hope is left, is left no fear.
JOHN MILTON

Fear Give Up Hope One Liner

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