John Milton Quotes & Sayings

“The childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day.”
– John Milton

“A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.”
– John Milton

“The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.”
– John Milton

“Part of my soul I seek thee, and claim thee my other half.”
– John Milton

“Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.”
– John Milton

“Thou canst not touch the freedom of my mind.”
– John Milton

“Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.”
– John Milton

“True it is that covetousness is rich, modesty starves.”
– John Milton

“He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.”
– John Milton

“Solitude sometimes is best society.”
– John Milton

“Immediate are the acts of God, more swift than time or motion.”
– John Milton