415 Powerful John Milton Quotes to Inspire You
231. “Is it true, O Christ in heaven, that the highest suffer the most? That the strongest wander furthest and most hopelessly are lost? That the mark of rank in nature is capacity for pain? That the anguish of the singer makes the sweetness of the strain?”
John Milton
Suffering, Strength, Loss, Pain, Artistic Creation
232. “Should God create another Eve, and I Another Rib afford, yet loss of thee Would never from my heart; no no, I feel The Link of Nature draw me: Flesh of Flesh, Bone of my Bone thou art, and from thy State Mine never shall be parted, bliss or woe.”
John Milton Love, Creation, Unity, Commitment, Adam And Eve
235. “Impostor; do not charge most innocent Nature, As if she would her children should be riotous With her abundance; she, good cateress, Means her provision only to the good, That live according to her sober laws, And holy dictate of spare temperance.”
John Milton Nature, Abundance, Morality, Temperance, Divine Provision
