# Quote — John Milton, Paradise Lost

> Servant of God, well done, well hast thou fought
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> The better fight, who single hast maintained
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> Against revolted multitudes the cause
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> Of truth, in word mightier than they in arms.

- Author: [John Milton](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-milton.md)
- Book: [Paradise Lost](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-milton/paradise-lost.md)
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> So scented the grim Feature, and upturn'd
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> His nostril wide into the murky air,
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> Sagacious of his quarry from so far.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-milton/paradise-lost/so-scented-the.md)

> Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye,
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> In every gesture dignity and love.

[Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/john-milton/paradise-lost/grace-was-in-all.md)

> To know
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> That which before us lies in daily life
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> Is the prime wisdom.

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