The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven.
Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.
Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.
He who reigns within himself and rules passions, desires, and fears is more than a king.
Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven.
Who overcomes by force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.
To be blind is not miserable; not to be able to bear blindness, that is miserable.
True it is that covetousness is rich, modesty starves.
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.
They also serve who only stand and wait.
For what can war, but endless war, still breed?
None can love freedom heartily, but good men; the rest love not freedom, but licence.
Confusion heard his voice, and wild uproar Stood ruled, stood vast infinitude confined; Till at his second bidding darkness fled, Light shone, and order from disorder sprung.
He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well.
Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship.
Who kills a man kills a reasonable creature, God's image, but thee who destroys a good book, kills reason its self.
Truth never comes into the world but like a bastard, to the ignominy of him that brought her birth.
A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.
Nothing profits more than self-esteem, grounded on what is just and right.
