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“Never can true reconcilement grow where wounds of deadly hate have pierced so deep...”
John Milton
Reconciliation, Hate, Forgiveness, Human Nature, Conflict
John Milton Reconciliation, Hate, Forgiveness, Human Nature, Conflict“Enflamed with the study of learning and the admiration of virtue; stirred up with high hopes of living to be brave men and worthy patriots, dear to God, and famous to all ages.” John Milton
Education, Virtue, Patriotism, Ambition, Legacy
John Milton Education, Virtue, Patriotism, Ambition, Legacy“This is the month, and this the happy morn, wherein the Son of heaven's eternal King, of wedded Maid and Virgin Mother born, our great redemption from above did bring.” John Milton
Nativity, Christ, Redemption, Virgin Birth, Christianity
John Milton Nativity, Christ, Redemption, Virgin Birth, Christianity“That space the Evil One abstracted stood From his own evil, and for the time remained Stupidly good, of enmity disarmed, Of guile, of hate, of envy, of revenge .” John Milton
Evil, Transformation, Goodness, Satan, Moral Complexity
John Milton Evil, Transformation, Goodness, Satan, Moral Complexity“Ladies, whose bright eyes Rain influence, and judge the prize.” John Milton
Beauty, Influence, Judgment, Femininity, Social Power
John Milton Beauty, Influence, Judgment, Femininity, Social Power“Where the bright seraphim in burning row Their loud uplifted angel trumpets blow.” John Milton
Angels, Heaven, Music, Divine Glory, Celestial Imagery
John Milton Angels, Heaven, Music, Divine Glory, Celestial Imagery“Therefore God's universal law Gave to the man despotic power Over his female in due awe, Not from that right to part an hour, Smile she or lour.” John Milton
Gender Roles, Divine Law, Power, Marriage, Patriarchy
John Milton Gender Roles, Divine Law, Power, Marriage, Patriarchy“Calm of mind, all passion spent.” John Milton
Tranquility, Passion, Contentment, Emotional State, Inner Peace
John Milton Tranquility, Passion, Contentment, Emotional State, Inner Peace“Implied Subjection, but requir'd with gentle sway, And by her yielded, by him best receiv'd,- Yielded with coy submission, modest pride, And sweet, reluctant, amorous delay.” John Milton
Love, Gender Roles, Submission, Courtship, Desire
John Milton Love, Gender Roles, Submission, Courtship, Desire“Which, if not victory, is yet revenge.” John Milton
Revenge, Victory, Consolation, Conflict, Human Desire
John Milton Revenge, Victory, Consolation, Conflict, Human Desire“Anger and just rebuke, and judgment given, That brought into this world a world of woe, Sin and her shadow Death, and Misery, Death's harbinger.” John Milton
Divine Judgment, Sin, Death, Misery, Fallen World
John Milton Divine Judgment, Sin, Death, Misery, Fallen World“Sometimes people close a door because they're trying to figure out a way to get you to knock.” John Milton
Relationships, Communication, Opportunity, Persistence, Human Behavior
John Milton Relationships, Communication, Opportunity, Persistence, Human Behavior“Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God's image, but thee who destroys a good book, kills reason its self.” John Milton
Books, Knowledge, Destruction, Reason, Human Value
John Milton Books, Knowledge, Destruction, Reason, Human Value“From restless thoughts, that, like a deadly swarm Of hornets arm'd, no sooner found alone, But rush upon me thronging.” John Milton
Anxiety, Thoughts, Mental State, Solitude, Inner Turmoil
John Milton Anxiety, Thoughts, Mental State, Solitude, Inner Turmoil“No war or battle sound was heard the world around.” John Milton
Peace, Silence, Utopia, Global Harmony, Ideal World
John Milton Peace, Silence, Utopia, Global Harmony, Ideal World“Fate shall yield To fickle Chance, and Chaos judge the strife.” John Milton
Fate, Chance, Chaos, Cosmic Order, Uncertainty
John Milton Fate, Chance, Chaos, Cosmic Order, Uncertainty“Hear all ye angels, progeny of light, Thrones, dominations, princedoms, virtues, powers.” John Milton
Angels, Celestial Hierarchy, Divine Order, Heavenly Beings, Cosmic Structure
John Milton Angels, Celestial Hierarchy, Divine Order, Heavenly Beings, Cosmic Structure“Boast not of what thou would'st have done, but do.” John Milton
Action, Deeds, Humility, Accomplishment, Moral Exhortation
John Milton Action, Deeds, Humility, Accomplishment, Moral Exhortation