The mind is its own place and in itself can make a heaven of Hell and a hell of Heaven — John Milton. English poet and civil servant (1608–1674)
A good book is the precious life-blood of the master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose for a life beyond.
...A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life.
Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.