John Milton Quotes

English - Poet December 9, 1608 - November 8, 1674

He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.

John Milton

The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven. - John Milton The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.

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A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.

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Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God's image, but thee who destroys a good book, kills reason its self.

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He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted walks under the mid-day sun; Himself his own dungeon.

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He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.

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Confusion heard his voice, and wild uproar Stood ruled, stood vast infinitude confined; Till at his second bidding darkness fled, Light shone, and order from disorder sprung.

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For what can war, but endless war, still breed?

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The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller.

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