John Milton Quotes about Inspirational
He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
John Milton, Elijah Fenton (1859). “The complete poetical works of John Milton: together with a life of the author”
"Gratitude in Grief: Finding Daily Joy and a Life of Purpose Following the Death of My Son" by Kelly S. Buckley, (p. 133), 2010.
John Milton (1851). “The Poetical Works of John Milton”, p.387
Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.
John Milton, “Paradise Lost: Book 08”
1671 Samson Agonistes, l.52-7.
Truth is as impossible to be soiled by any outward touch as the sunbeam.
John Milton, James Augustus St. John, Charles Richard Sumner (1872). “The Prose Works of John Milton ...: With a Preface, Preliminary Remarks, and Notes”, p.173
To adore the conqueror, who now beholds Cherub and seraph rolling in the flood.
John Milton (1758). “Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained...”, p.14
Freely we serve, Because we freely love, as in our will To love or not; in this we stand or fall.
'Paradise Lost' (1667) bk. 5, l. 538