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 MILTONEvil on itself shall back recoil.
More John Milton Quotes
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The martyrs shook the powers of darkness with the irresistible power of weakness.
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Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.
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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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Retiring from the popular noise, I seek This unfrequented place to find some ease.
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You can make hell out of heaven and heaven out of hell. It’s all in the mind.
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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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Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds.
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He who destroys a good book kills reason itself.
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None can love freedom heartily, but good men; the rest love not freedom, but license.
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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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Where more is meant than meets the ear.
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Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than War.
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What is strength without a double share of wisdom?
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He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
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This is servitude, To serve the unwise.
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