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John MiltonHe also serves who only stands and waits. He that has light within his own clear breast May sit in the centre, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Benighted walks under the mid-day sun; Himself his own dungeon. He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well. He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king. Here at last we shall be free; the Almighty hath not built here for his envy, will not drive us hence: here we may reign secure, and in my choice to reign is worth ambition though in Hell: better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven. I myself am hell, which way I fly is hell. I will not deny but that the best apology against false accusers is silence and sufferance, and honest deeds set against dishonest words. If not Victory, revenge! Innocence, Once Lost, Can Never Be Regained. Darkness, Once Gazed Upon, Can Never Be Lost. Let not England forget her precedence of teaching nations how to live. |