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• Beholding the bright countenance of truth in the quiet and still air of delightful studies.
  -- John Milton (1608-1674) -- The Reason of Church Government, Introduction, Book ii...
• A poet soaring in the high reason of his fancies, with his garland and singing robes about him.
  -- John Milton (1608-1674) -- The Reason of Church Government, Introduction, Book ii...
• So he with difficulty and labour hard Mov'd on, with difficulty and labour he.
  -- John Milton (1608-1674) -- Paradise Lost, Book ii, Line 1021...
• Into this wild abyss, The womb of Nature and perhaps her grave.
  -- John Milton (1608-1674) -- Paradise Lost, Book ii, Line 910...
• If my soul could get away from this so-called prison.
  ..I should hover over the beauty of our own bright star....
• I care not, Fortune, what you me deny: You cannot rob me of free Nature's grace, You cannot shut the windows of the sky Through which Aurora shows her brightening face
  You cannot bar my constant feet to trace The woods and lawns, by living stream, at eve...
• So saying, with despatchful looks in haste She turns, on hospitable thoughts intent.
  -- John Milton (1608-1674) -- Paradise Lost, Book v, Line 331...
• Homer: And by the sacred parchment, I swear that if I reveal the secrets of the Stonecutte
  may my stomach become bloated and my head be plucked of all but three hairs -- Moe...
• I have sacrificed time, health, and fortune, in the desire to complete these Calculating Engines.
  I have also declined several offers of great personal advantage to myself....