For books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a progeny of life in them to be as active as that soul whose progeny they are.
Paradise Lost
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"Though fall'n on evil days, on evil days though fall'n, and with laborious steps pursue my destined way."
Humorous"What more oft in nations grown corrupt, And by their vices brought to servitude, Than to love bondage more than liberty?"
Strange & Unusual"For neither man nor angel can discern Hypocrisy, the only evil that walks Invisible, except to God alone, By His permissive will, through Heaven and Earth."
Humorous"Better to reign in Hell, than serve in Heav'n."
Strange & Unusual"What boots it with incessant care To tend the homely slighted shepherd's trade, And strictly meditate the thankless Muse?"
Strange & Unusual