John Milton ( 10 of 239 )
Truth...never comes into the world but like a Bastard, to the ignominy of him that brought her forth.
Truth...never comes into the world but like a Bastard, to the ignominy of him that brought her forth.
That golden key
That opes the palace of eternity.
That golden key
That opes the palace of eternity.
Take heed lest passion sway
Thy judgment to do aught, which else fee will
Would not admit.
Take heed lest passion sway
Thy judgment to do aught, which else fee will
Would not admit.
Yet I argue not
Again Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot
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Yet I argue not
Again Heaven's hand or will, nor bate a jot
Of right or hope; but still bear up and steer
Right onward.
That in our proper motion we ascend
Up to our native seat; descent and fall
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That in our proper motion we ascend
Up to our native seat; descent and fall
To give us is adverse.
Here may we reign secure, and in my choice
To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell.
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Here may we reign secure, and in my choice
To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell.
Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Man hath his daily work of body or mind
Appointed.
Man hath his daily work of body or mind
Appointed.
Deep versed in books and shallow in himself.
Deep versed in books and shallow in himself.
So saying, with despatchful looks in haste
She turns, on hospitable thoughts intent.
So saying, with despatchful looks in haste
She turns, on hospitable thoughts intent.
