"The command of one's self is the greatest empire a man can aspire unto, and consequently, to be subject to our own passions is the most grievous slavery."
— Milton, John (1608-1674)
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Metaphor
"The command of one's self is the greatest empire a man can aspire unto, and consequently, to be subject to our own passions is the most grievous slavery."
Metaphor in Context
The command of one's self is the greatest empire a man can aspire unto, and consequently, to be subject to our own passions is the most grievous slavery. He who best governs himself is best suited to govern others.
Provenance
Reading collections of quotations on the internet
Citation
Edwards, Tryon. A Dictionary of Thoughts. Detroit, MI: F.B. Dickerson, Co., 1908. <Link to Google Books>
Date of Entry
09/21/2004
Date of Review
06/09/2010
