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Quotes-4   John Milton

As ever QUOTES hold a variety reasons to interest the readers. It is the way that a quote is paraphrased, makes it far more appealing and incisive that it kindles awe and respect from readers of any generation. That way quotes are simple in phrase but complex in the spirit of the message.

Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.

This seemingly simple quote is ‘several statements’ in one. Yes, it attempts to connect disparate  places, time frames and politely touches upon the ephemeral [worldly life] and the eternal [Heavenly bliss].

It can be explained thus: Two distinct domains in human life are the earth and the heaven. Earth is plagued by greed, material desires and restlessness; contrarily, Heaven the other world is Peaceful, tranquil and contended. To shift from the earthly bonds into heaven the route is ‘DEATH’ .So, death is the key to open the gates to eternal peace.   

Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.

The above quote is sufficiently self explanatory; it plainly states that language is a medium that traverses the mind. If so it delivers emotional message. So , appropriate words can soothe mind and play a role of comforting/ consoling a disturbed mind. 

He who destroys a good book kills reason itself.

The quote is a reference to the act of control or censorship resorted to by governments in the name of ‘restricting’ mindless criticism. Poet Milton has expressed the opinion that books are not dead printed pages. They have lived a life and continue to live for several lives that learn from such works. Attempts to curb opinion,  by destroying books is simply causing death to the very process of thinking and contemplating.

This is servitude, To serve the unwise.

This quote laments over ‘imposed slavery’. In defining the cruelty, Milton suggests that to force someone to obey or follow or work for someone, who is foolish , ignorant or morally inferior is the ultimate form of slavery. [ To command someone to serve his/ her  interests,  the commander has to be wise and deserving].

Good the more communicated, more abundant grows

This quote has a hidden message. It clearly demarcates the value of human life, like love, affection, knowledge, joy and that of material elements –wealth, property and so on. Unlike material wealth, sharing of human values helps their amplification –meaning that shared emotions grow bigger and faster,

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