John Milton was an English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell. He is known for the works: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Lycidas, L'Allegro, and Il Penseroso.
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Who overcomes by force hath overcome but half his foe. Go to Quote / Comment
To measure life learn thou betimes, and know Toward solid good what leads the nearest way;... Go to Quote / Comment
But he her fears to cease Sent down the meek-eyed Peace;... Go to Quote / Comment
Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks. Methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam. Go to Quote / Comment
With thee conversing I forget all time. Go to Quote / Comment