Apt words have power to suage the tumors of a troubled mind.
Interpretation
Well-chosen words can heal and calm a disturbed mind.
In this quote, John Milton emphasizes the importance and impact of carefully selected words in alleviating emotional distress. He suggests that the right words possess the ability to soothe anxiety and mental turmoil, acting as a balm for those troubled by their thoughts.
In practice
During a mental health awareness seminar, one might quote this to highlight the importance of communication.
They, looking back, all the eastern side beheld Of Paradise, so late their happy seat, Waved over by that flaming brand, the gate With dreadful faces thronged and fiery arms: Some natural tears they dropped, but wiped them soon; The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide; They, hand in hand, with wandering steps and slow, Through Eden took their solitary way.
The stars, that nature hung in heaven, and filled their lamps with everlasting oil, give due light to the misled and lonely traveller.
Ev'n them who kept thy truth so pure of old, When all our fathers worshipp'd stocks and stones.
Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss
The end of all learning is to know God, and out of that knowledge to love and imitate Him.
Bacchus, that first from out the purple grape_x000D_ _x000D_ Crush'd the sweet poison of misused wine.
The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life - knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.
My father, my mother, and then my father was always on top of me - 'Keep your nose clean. Do you love what you're doing?' 'Yes.' 'Then be aware, or you're going to lose it.'
It is necessary to constantly remind ourselves that we are not an abomination.
What is worse than having no sight is being able to see but having no vision.
A remark generally hurts in proportion to its truth.
Shallow brooks murmur most, deep and silent slide away.
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