It was from out the rind of one apple tasted, that the knowledge of good and evil, as two twins cleaving together, leaped forth into the world.
John Milton
Knowledge, Good And Evil, Temptation, Fall Of Man, Biblical Allusion
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Tolerance | Time | Divine Ascent | Perception | Metaphor | Inner Wealth | Measurement | Character | Spiritual Insight | Celestial Realm | Authority | Spring | Cosmic Response | Maternal Imagery | Achievement | Human Nature | Folly | Human Knowledge | Birth | Anxiety | More
More John Milton Quotes
“If weakness may excuse, What murderer, what traitor, parricide, Incestuous, sacrilegious, but may plead it? All wickedness is weakness; that plea, therefore, With God or man will gain thee no remission.” John Milton
Weakness, Sin, Excuse, Divine Judgment, Moral Responsibility
John Milton Weakness, Sin, Excuse, Divine Judgment, Moral Responsibility“Wherefore did Nature pour her bounties forth With such a full and unwithdrawing hand, Covering the earth with odours, fruits, flocks, Thronging the seas with spawn innumerable, But all to please and sate the curious taste?” John Milton
Nature, Abundance, Purpose, Curiosity, Divine Providence
John Milton Nature, Abundance, Purpose, Curiosity, Divine Providence“It is Chastity, my brother. She that has that is clad in complete steel.” John Milton
Chastity, Virtue, Protection, Moral Strength, Personification
John Milton Chastity, Virtue, Protection, Moral Strength, Personification“Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.” John Milton
Words, Healing, Comfort, Mental Health, Communication
John Milton Words, Healing, Comfort, Mental Health, Communication“Servant of God, well done! well hast thou fought The better fight, who single hast maintain'd Against revolted multitudes the cause of truth.” John Milton
Divine Service, Perseverance, Truth, Moral Victory, Faith
John Milton Divine Service, Perseverance, Truth, Moral Victory, Faith“Horror and doubt distract His troubled thoughts and from the bottom stir The Hell within him, for within him Hell He brings and round about him, nor from Hell One step no more than from himself can fly By change of place.” John Milton
Inner Turmoil, Hell, Self, Inescapable Nature, Torment
John Milton Inner Turmoil, Hell, Self, Inescapable Nature, Torment“Deep-versed in books and shallow in himself.” John Milton
Knowledge, Wisdom, Superficiality, Reading, Self-awareness
John Milton Knowledge, Wisdom, Superficiality, Reading, Self-awareness“What if Earth be but the shadow of Heaven and things therein – each other like, more than on Earth is thought?” John Milton
Earth, Heaven, Reality, Perception, Spiritual Insight
John Milton Earth, Heaven, Reality, Perception, Spiritual Insight“O nightingale, that on yon bloomy spray Warblest at eve, when all the woods are still; Thou with fresh hope the lover's heart dost fill While the jolly hours lead on propitious May.” John Milton
Nature, Love, Hope, Spring, Birdsong
John Milton Nature, Love, Hope, Spring, Birdsong“Dark with excessive bright.” John Milton
Paradox, Divine Light, Perception, Overwhelming Presence, Spiritual Experience
John Milton Paradox, Divine Light, Perception, Overwhelming Presence, Spiritual Experience“Where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes, That comes to all.” John Milton
Despair, Hell, Hopelessness, Suffering, Damnation
John Milton Despair, Hell, Hopelessness, Suffering, Damnation“Money brings honor, friends, conquest, and realms.” John Milton
Money, Power, Influence, Wealth, Human Nature
John Milton Money, Power, Influence, Wealth, Human Nature“From morn To noon he fell, from noon to dewy eve,- A summer's day; and with the setting sun Dropp'd from the Zenith like a falling star.” John Milton
Fall, Time, Cosmic Scale, Imagery, Divine Punishment
John Milton Fall, Time, Cosmic Scale, Imagery, Divine Punishment“I will not allow my daughters to learn foreign languages because one tongue is sufficient for a woman.” John Milton
Gender Roles, Education, Language, Prejudice, Cultural Limitations
John Milton Gender Roles, Education, Language, Prejudice, Cultural Limitations“Courage never to submit of yield.” John Milton
Courage, Perseverance, Strength, Determination, Resilience
John Milton Courage, Perseverance, Strength, Determination, Resilience“Angels contented with their face in heaven, Seek not the praise of men.” John Milton
Angels, Contentment, Divine Approval, Humility, Heavenly Realm
John Milton Angels, Contentment, Divine Approval, Humility, Heavenly Realm“Sport, that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides. Come and trip it as ye go, On the light fantastic toe.” John Milton
Joy, Laughter, Dance, Carefree, Youthful Spirit
John Milton Joy, Laughter, Dance, Carefree, Youthful Spirit