John Milton Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Truth never comes into the world but like a bastard, to the ignominy of him that brought her birth.”

“None can love freedom heartily, but good men; the rest love not freedom, but licence.”

“Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.”

“For what can war, but endless war, still breed?”

“He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted walks under the mid-day sun; Himself his own dungeon.”

“Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship.”

“When complaints are freely heard, deeply considered and speedily reformed, then is the utmost bound of civil liberty attained that wise men look for.”

“He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.”

“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.”

“Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.”