Death to life is crown or shame.
John Milton Quotes
Yet he who reigns within himself, and rules Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Similar Quotes
If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up.
- J.M. PowerSometimes you have to be a b**ch to get thing's done.
- MadonnaNothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even our troubles.
- Charlie ChaplinInto each life some rain must fall.
- UnknownI have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him.
- Galileo GalileiComments on: "John Milton Quotes: Yet he who reigns within himself, and rules Passions, desires, and fears, is more..."
Birth: | 9th December, 1608 |
Death: | 8th November, 1674 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Poet |
John Milton was born in London, England. He was an English poet, pamphleteer and historian, considered the most significant English author after William Shakespeare. He is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost, written in blank verse. He earned a BA degree in 1629, and an MA degree in 1632 both from Christ's College, Cambridge. He wrote other poems include: Lycidas, L'Allegro, On the Morning of Christ's Nativity, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes. His historical works, including The History of Britain, and A Brief History of Moscovia.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 5th January
Births
- 1945 - Roger Spottiswoode
- 1932 - Raisa Gorbachova
- 1931 - Robert Duvall
- 1923 - Samuel Cornelius Phillips
- 1931 - Alfred Brendel
Deaths
- 1867 - Alexander Smith
- 1988 - Pete Maravich
- 2003 - Roy Jenkins
- 2004 - Tug McGraw
- 1942 - Tina Modotti
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends