The end then of learning is to repair the ruins of our first parents by regaining to know God aright, and out of that knowledge to love him, to imitate him, to be like him, as we may the nearest by possessing our souls of true virtue, which being united to the heavenly grace of faith makes up the highest perfection.
John MiltonHim that yon soars on golden wing, guiding the fiery-wheelรจd throne, the Cherub Contemplation.
John MiltonAnarchy is the sure consequence of tyranny; for no power that is not limited by laws can ever be protected by them.
John MiltonAs children gath'ring pebbles on the shore. Or if I would delight my private hours With music or with poem, where so soon As in our native language can I find That solace?
John Milton