The Poetical Works of John Milton


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From Apology for Smectymnuus, 1642.]  
Laughing to teach the truth  
What hinders? as some teachers give to Boys  
Junkets and knacks, that they may learne apace.  
HORACE, Sat. 1. 24.  
Jesting decides great things  
Stronglier, and better oft than earnest can.  
IBID. i. 10. 14.  
'Tis you that say it, not I: you do the deeds  
And your ungodly deeds find me the words.  
SOPHOCLES, Elec. 624.  
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From Areopagitica, 1644.]  
This is true Liberty, when free-born Men,  
Having to advise the Public, may speak free,  
Which he who can, and will, deserv's high praise;  
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