By labour and intent study (which I take to be my portion in this
life), joined with the strong propensity of nature, I might perhaps
leave something so written to after times as they should not willingly
let it die.
-- John Milton (1608-1674)
-- The Reason of Church Government, Introduction, Book ii
life), joined with the strong propensity of nature, I might perhaps
leave something so written to after times as they should not willingly
let it die.
-- John Milton (1608-1674)
-- The Reason of Church Government, Introduction, Book ii
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