A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.

Quote by John Milton

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Confusion heard his voice, and wild uproar Stood ruled, stood vast infinitude confined; Till at...

Confusion heard his voice, and wild uproar Stood ruled, stood vast infinitude confined; Till at...

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

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

Deep-versed in books and shallow in himself.

Deep-versed in books and shallow in himself.

So dear I love him that with him all deaths I could endure, without him...

So dear I love him that with him all deaths I could endure, without him...

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

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

These two imparadised in one another's arms, the happier Eden, shall enjoy their fill of...

These two imparadised in one another's arms, the happier Eden, shall enjoy their fill of...

Of Man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste Brought...

Of Man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste Brought...

Books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them...

Books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them...

If there be any difference among professed believers as to the sense of Scripture, it...

If there be any difference among professed believers as to the sense of Scripture, it...

A short retirement urges a sweet return

A short retirement urges a sweet return

The Tree of Knowledge grew fast by, Knowledge of Good bought dear by knowing ill

The Tree of Knowledge grew fast by, Knowledge of Good bought dear by knowing ill

Time, the subtle thief of youth

Time, the subtle thief of youth

Let not England forget her precedence of teaching nations how to live.

Let not England forget her precedence of teaching nations how to live.

Who overcomes by force, hath overcome but half his foe.

Who overcomes by force, hath overcome but half his foe.

Laws can discover sin, but not remove it

Laws can discover sin, but not remove it

The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell,...

The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell,...

Books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them...

Books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them...

Fame is no plant that grows on mortal soil.

Fame is no plant that grows on mortal soil.

Fame is like a shaved pig with a greased tail, and it is only after...

Fame is like a shaved pig with a greased tail, and it is only after...

Fame - anyone who says he doesn't like it is crazy

Fame - anyone who says he doesn't like it is crazy