“Affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man hath enough of it. No man hath affliction enough that is not matured and ripened by it and made fit for God.”
Quote by John Donne
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The works of John Donne
This volume includes Donne's renowned love poetry, religious meditations, and philosophical essays, showcasing his innovative use of metaphysical conceits and his exploration of complex themes such as love, death, and spirituality. more
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John Donne
John Donne was a renowned 17th-century English poet, known for his profound religious and philosophical reflections. His poetry style was unique, blending the elegance of the Renaissance with the passion of the Reformation. more
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“Christ beats his drum, but he does not press men; Christ is served with voluntaries.”
Source: The Oxford Edition of the Sermons of John Donne: Volume 3: Sermons Preached at the Court of Charles I
“Our faults are not seen, But past us; neither felt, but only in The punishment.”
Source: The works
Source: The works
“Good is not good, unless A thousand it possess, But doth waste with greediness.”
Source: Love Poems
“The rich have no more of the kingdom of heaven than they have purchased of the poor by their alms.”
Source: The works of John Donne. With a memoir by H. Alford
“To an incompetent judge I must not lie, but I may be silent; to a competent I must answer.”
Source: The Works of John Donne: With a Memoir of His Life
“All our life is but a going out to the place of execution, to death.”
Source: The Works of John Donne: With a Memoir of His Life
“Love is a growing, or full constant light; And his first minute, after noon, is night.”
Source: John Donne: The Major Works