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Quote by John Milton
So dear to Heaven is saintly chastity,That, when a soul is fou

So dear to Heaven is saintly chastity,
That, when a soul is found sincerely so,
A thousand liveried angels lacky her,
Driving far off each thing of sin and guilt. – John Milton

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For neither man nor angel can discern hypocrisy, the only evil that walks invisible, except to God alone. – John Milton

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Beauty is natures brag, and must be shown in courts, at feasts, and high solemnities, where most may wonder at the workmanship. – John Milton

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Adam inquires concerning celestial motions, is doubtfully answered, and exhorted to search rather things more worthy of knowledge. – John Milton

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