“A good book is the precious life-blood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life.”
Book:Areopagitica
Quote by John Milton
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Areopagitica
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John Milton
John Milton, born on December 9, 1608, in London, and died on November 8, 1674, was a renowned English poet and scholar. He is best known for his epic poem 'Paradise Lost,' which has had a profound impact on world literature. more
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