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Quotes-3   John Milton

          THIS POSTING IS 170 t st  EVER SINCE I BEGAN THE BLOG.

Dear viewers,

So far, “Quotes” have been sustaining a reasonable viewership and been able to elicit some response too. I know, our viewers can never be taken for granted, as they may anytime choose to slip into hibernation on varied grounds /pretexts. Obviously, I am guarded enough not to suffer any illusion. That is the status now.

For the day’s episode, the following are presented

Where no hope is left, is left no fear

The statement tries to connect one’s mental state to that of material situation. It can be taken to suggest that when there is nothing left to lose, there is nothing to fear either. Alternatively, caution turns useless if one is left with nothing to lose.

Boast not of what thou would'st have done, but do.

Instead of proclaiming plans, better to carry them out is the message. Stated in another way, Action is better than utterance

 

For- liberty hath a sharp and double edge, fit only to be handled by just and virtuous men; to bad and dissolute, it becomes a mischief unwieldy in their own hands.

Liberty is a double-edged weapon, likely to cut both ways if improperly used. Liberty is for responsible citizens and not for bad ones as the latter are prone to suffer bad effect large and unmanageable.

True freedom is productive for wise, disciplined persons. With the in-disciplined persons, freedom can lead to chaos and destruction

Innocence, Once Lost, Can Never Be Regained. Darkness, Once Gazed Upon, Can Never Be Lost.

‘Innocence’ refers to plain unbiased mind that accepts things; once a person recognizes ‘betrayal’ the person loses faith and never regains innocence. Once the person watches darkness [betrayal] [s]he never forgets it [remains a caution in mind].

Contemplation is wisdom's best nurse.

Deep quiet thought helps us to shape and strengthen our wisdom, much as a nurse gives the best care in helping a patient’s recovery.

Anarchy is the sure consequence of tyranny; for no power that is not limited by laws can ever be protected by them.

Unrestricted power can destabilize the power itself. With limitless power, persons tend to lose sight of ‘right’ and ‘wrong, leading to anarchy. With no law in place, no law can protect such wrong doers.

To continue ….