John Milton

Poet English 1608 – 1674

English poet famous for the epic poem Paradise Lost.

376 quotes

"Music, the divine language, speaks to all hearts without translation."
Music
"Health is the greatest wealth a mortal can possess."
Health
"The adventurous spirit knows no bounds or limitations."
Adventure
"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the divine spark within all mankind."
Creativity
"To plant a tree is to invest in the future of generations."
Nature
"War is the worst teacher of mankind, yet brings forth heroes."
War
"Money is necessary, but let it not be your master."
Money
"The fearless heart conquers impossible mountains."
Fear
"Families are the foundation upon which nations are built."
Family
"Dreams are the ladder by which we climb toward destiny."
Dreams
"Laughter in the face of adversity proves our humanity."
Humor
"Relentless pursuit of purpose defines the great life."
Work
"In relationships, honesty is the only policy worth following."
Relationships
"The pursuit of truth requires courage beyond measure."
Truth
"Philosophers seek wisdom; the wise know when to stop seeking."
Philosophy
"Political power divorced from virtue becomes tyranny."
Politics
"Historical patterns repeat until humanity learns its lessons."
History
"The poet's task is to reveal hidden truths in plain language."
Literature
"Scientific inquiry is the path to understanding creation."
Science
"Happiness is not a destination but a journey well-traveled."
Happiness
"Success without purpose is merely gilded emptiness."
Success
"To love deeply is to risk greatly, but such risk is noble."
Love
"Courage is the capacity to move forward despite known dangers."
Courage
"Change is the law of nature; resistance is futile and foolish."
Change
"Education is the key that unlocks all other doors."
Education
"Knowledge without wisdom is dangerous to possess."
Knowledge
"Time once lost can never be recovered or regained."
Time
"Truth will always emerge, though tardy in its arrival."
Truth
"Freedom of thought is freedom of the soul itself."
Freedom