Myself, and all the Angelic Host, that stand in the sight of God enthroned, our happy state hold, as you yours, while our obedience hold. On other surety none: freely we serve, because we freely love.
John Milton
Obedience, Love, Free Will, Divine Order, Angelic Nature
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“Who ever knew Truth put to the worse in a free and open encounter?” John Milton
Truth, Freedom, Debate, Intellectual Integrity, Knowledge
John Milton Truth, Freedom, Debate, Intellectual Integrity, Knowledge“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“Then wilt thou not be loath To leave this Paradise, but shalt possess A Paradise within thee, happier far.” John Milton
Paradise, Inner Peace, Contentment, Spiritual Growth, Self-discovery
John Milton Paradise, Inner Peace, Contentment, Spiritual Growth, Self-discovery“The bird of Jove, stoop'd from his aery tour, Two birds of gayest plume before him drove.” John Milton
Nature, Birds, Mythology, Power, Imagery
John Milton Nature, Birds, Mythology, Power, Imagery“There is nothing that making men rich and strong but that which they carry inside of them. True wealth is of the heart, not of the hand.” John Milton
Inner Wealth, Strength, Character, True Value, Human Potential
John Milton Inner Wealth, Strength, Character, True Value, Human Potential“Take heed lest passion sway Thy judgement to do aught, which else free will Would not admit.” John Milton
Passion, Judgment, Free Will, Self-control, Moral Choice
John Milton Passion, Judgment, Free Will, Self-control, Moral Choice“Ease would recant Vows made in pain, as violent and void.” John Milton
Pain, Commitment, Human Nature, Weakness, Vows
John Milton Pain, Commitment, Human Nature, Weakness, Vows“Yet I argue not Against Heav'n's hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope; but still bear up and steer Right onward.” John Milton
Perseverance, Faith, Hope, Adversity, Divine Will
John Milton Perseverance, Faith, Hope, Adversity, Divine Will“License they mean when they cry Liberty; For who loves that, must first be wise and good.” John Milton
Liberty, License, Wisdom, Virtue, Social Responsibility
John Milton Liberty, License, Wisdom, Virtue, Social Responsibility“What am I pondering, you ask? So help me God, immortality.” John Milton
Immortality, Contemplation, Divine Assistance, Human Aspiration, Eternity
John Milton Immortality, Contemplation, Divine Assistance, Human Aspiration, Eternity“Who overcomes by force, hath overcome but half his foe.” John Milton
Victory, Force, Wisdom, Conflict Resolution, True Conquest
John Milton Victory, Force, Wisdom, Conflict Resolution, True Conquest“Mutual love, the crown of all our bliss.” John Milton
Love, Happiness, Relationship, Fulfillment, Human Connection
John Milton Love, Happiness, Relationship, Fulfillment, Human Connection“Virtue may be assailed, but never hurt, Surprised by unjust force, but not inthralled; Yea, even that which mischief meant most harm Shall in the happy trial prove most glory.” John Milton
Virtue, Resilience, Adversity, Triumph, Moral Strength
John Milton Virtue, Resilience, Adversity, Triumph, Moral Strength“It is lawful and hath been held so through all ages for any one who have the power to call to account a tyrant or wicked king, and after due conviction to depose and put him to death.” John Milton
Tyranny, Justice, Power, Revolution, Political Philosophy
John Milton Tyranny, Justice, Power, Revolution, Political Philosophy“Yet from those flames No light, but rather darkness visible.” John Milton
Hell, Darkness, Paradox, Spiritual State, Imagery
John Milton Hell, Darkness, Paradox, Spiritual State, Imagery“Bacchus, that first from out the purple grape Crush'd the sweet poison of misused wine.” John Milton
Wine, Intoxication, Mythology, Pleasure, Excess
John Milton Wine, Intoxication, Mythology, Pleasure, Excess“God is thy law, thou mine: to know no more Is woman's happiest knowledge and her praise. With thee conversing I forget all time.” John Milton
Gender Roles, Divine Order, Love, Knowledge, Timelessness
John Milton Gender Roles, Divine Order, Love, Knowledge, Timelessness