"The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven"
- John Milton
About this Quote
John Milton's quote speaks to the power of the mind and its ability to form our understanding of the world. He suggests that our minds are our own individual locations, which we have the power to make our own Heaven or Hell. This might indicate that we have the power to make our lives either a paradise or a living headache, depending upon our ideas and outlook. It might also mean that we can find joy and charm in the most difficult of circumstances, or find anguish and suffering in the most enjoyable of scenarios. Ultimately, Milton is recommending that our minds are effective tools that can shape our lives and our perception of the world. We have the power to make our own Heaven or Hell, and it is up to us to choose which one we will create.
This quote is written / told by John Milton between December 9, 1608 and November 8, 1674. He/she was a famous Poet from England.
The author also have 28 other quotes.
"As we read the school reports on our children, we realize a sense of relief that can rise to delight that thank Heaven nobody is reporting in this fashion on us"
"Without stirring abroad, One can know the whole world; Without looking out of the window One can see the way of heaven. The further one goes The less one knows"
"I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything. The sun came up like gold through the trees, and I felt like I was in heaven"
