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The Poetical Works of John Milton: With Notes of Various Authors; and with Some Account of the Life and Writings of Milton, Derived Principally from Original Documents in Her Majesty's State-paper Office

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The Poetical Works of John Milton: With Notes of Various Authors; and with Some Account of the Life and Writings of Milton, Derived Principally from Original Documents in Her Majesty's State-paper Office Quotes

“To overcome in battle, and subdue Nations, and bring home spoils with infinite Man-slaughter, shall be held the highest pitch Of human glory.”

“God, who oft descends to visit men Unseen, and through their habitations walks To mark their doings.”

“Rocks whereon greatest men have oftest wreck'd.”

“None But such as are good men can give good things, And that which is not good, is not delicious To a well-govern'd and wise appetite.”

“Most men admire Virtue who follow not her lore.”