Men of most renowned virtue have sometimes by transgressing most truly kept the law.
John Milton
Virtue, Law, Morality, Transgression, Higher Purpose
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“Prudence is the virtue by which we discern what is proper to do under various circumstances in time and place.” John Milton
Prudence, Wisdom, Discernment, Circumstance, Virtue
John Milton Prudence, Wisdom, Discernment, Circumstance, Virtue“Deep-versed in books and shallow in himself.” John Milton
Knowledge, Wisdom, Superficiality, Reading, Self-awareness
John Milton Knowledge, Wisdom, Superficiality, Reading, Self-awareness“The end of all learning is to know God, and out of that knowledge to love and imitate Him.” John Milton
Learning, God, Knowledge, Love, Spiritual Growth
John Milton Learning, God, Knowledge, Love, Spiritual Growth“O madness to think use of strongest wines And strongest drinks our chief support of health, When God with these forbidden made choice to rear His mighty champion, strong above compare, Whose drink was only from the liquid brook.” John Milton
Temperance, Health, Divine Wisdom, Strength, Natural Living
John Milton Temperance, Health, Divine Wisdom, Strength, Natural Living“A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.” John Milton
Books, Wisdom, Knowledge, Spirit, Learning
John Milton Books, Wisdom, Knowledge, Spirit, Learning“Eye me, blest Providence, and square my trial To my proportion'd strength.” John Milton
Divine Providence, Trials, Strength, Faith, Personal Growth
John Milton Divine Providence, Trials, Strength, Faith, Personal Growth“O'er many a frozen, many a fiery Alp, Rocks, caves, lakes, fens, bogs, dens, and shades of death.” John Milton
Nature, Landscape, Danger, Journey, Poetic Imagery
John Milton Nature, Landscape, Danger, Journey, Poetic Imagery“Sable-vested Night, eldest of things.” John Milton
Night, Primordial, Darkness, Nature, Poetic Imagery
John Milton Night, Primordial, Darkness, Nature, Poetic Imagery“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“Into this wild abyss, The womb of Nature and perhaps her grave.” John Milton
Nature, Chaos, Birth, Death, Cosmic Cycle
John Milton Nature, Chaos, Birth, Death, Cosmic Cycle“Our two first parents, yet the only two Of mankind, in the happy garden placed, Reaping immortal fruits of joy and love, Uninterrupted joy, unrivalled love In blissful solitude.” John Milton
Eden, Adam And Eve, Paradise, Love, Innocence
John Milton Eden, Adam And Eve, Paradise, Love, Innocence“Just deeds are the best answer to injurious words.” John Milton
Justice, Action, Slander, Moral Response, Integrity
John Milton Justice, Action, Slander, Moral Response, Integrity“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“I was all ear, And took in strains that might create a soul Under the ribs of death.” John Milton
Listening, Music, Inspiration, Transformation, Spiritual Awakening
John Milton Listening, Music, Inspiration, Transformation, Spiritual Awakening“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“Live like Nature's bastards, not her sons.” John Milton
Nature, Authenticity, Criticism, Human Behavior, Moral Exhortation
John Milton Nature, Authenticity, Criticism, Human Behavior, Moral Exhortation“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