Better to reign in hell than serve in heav'n.
John Milton quote 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.
John Milton quote Assuredly we bring not innocence not the world, we bring impurity much rather: that which purifies us is trial, and trial is by what is contrary.
John Milton quote Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship.
John Milton quote A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life.
John Milton quote True it is that covetousness is rich, modesty starves.
John Milton quote Truth never comes into the world but like a bastard, to the ignominy of him that brought her birth.
John Milton quote Virtue could see to do what Virtue would by her own radiant light, though sun and moon where in the flat sea sunk.
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