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Quotes by John Milton

John Milton

Deep-versed in books And shallow in himself.

Confidence imparts a wonderful inspiration to its possessor.

Oftentimes nothing profits more than self-esteem grounded on what is just and right and well-managed.

He who reigns within himself and rules his passions desires and fears is more than a king.

They also serve who only stand and wait.

Servant of God well done.

So many laws argue so many sins.

Who overcomes By force hath overcome but half his foe.

Most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore.

The brazen throat of war.

Wickedness is weakness.

Grace was in all her steps heaven in her eye In every gesture dignity and love.

The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller.

Beauty is natures brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship.

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

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

“He who thinks we are to pitch our tent here, and have attained the utmost prospect of reformation that the mortal glass wherein we contemplate can show us, till we come to beatific vision, that man by this very opinion declares that he is yet far short of truth.”

“Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie.”

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