The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven. – John Milton Paradise Lost, Book I, spoken by Satan.
Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties. – John Milton
Though we take from a covetous man all his treasure, he has yet one jewel left; you cannot bereave him of his covetousness. – John Milton
No man who knows aught, can be so stupid to deny that all men naturally were born free. – John Milton
He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well. – John Milton
Truth never comes into the world but like a bastard, to the ignominy of him that brought her birth. – John Milton
Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God’s image, but thee who destroys a good book, kills reason its self. – John Milton
He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king. – John Milton
Confusion heard his voice, and wild uproar Stood ruled, stood vast infinitude confined; Till at his second bidding darkness fled, Light shone, and order from disorder sprung. – John Milton
The superior man acquaints himself with many sayings of antiquity and many deeds of the past, in order to strengthen his character thereby. – John Milton
When complaints are freely heard, deeply considered and speedily reformed, then is the utmost bound of civil liberty attained that wise men look for. – John Milton
The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller. – John Milton
Beauty is nature’s brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship. – John Milton
Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world. – John Milton
