Maxioms by John Milton
Direct
The clasping ivy where to climb.
Direct
The clasping ivy where to climb.
Who would not, finding way, break loose from hell,
. . . .
And boldly venture to read more
Who would not, finding way, break loose from hell,
. . . .
And boldly venture to whatever place
Farthest from pain?
Power ought to serve as a check to power.
Power ought to serve as a check to power.
The rising world of waters dark and deep.
The rising world of waters dark and deep.
Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud
Turn forth her silver lining on the night?
Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud
Turn forth her silver lining on the night?
