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“God is thy law, thou mine: to know no more Is woman's happiest knowledge and her praise. With thee conversing I forget all time.” quote by John Milton
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“God is thy law, thou mine: to know no more Is woman's happiest knowledge and her praise. With thee conversing I forget all time.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Divine law and personal law intertwine; conversing with the divine erases temporal concerns and elevates knowledge of love.

In simple terms: God's law and love erase time.

Key Takeaway

Spiritual dialogue transcends earthly limits.

Themes

spirituality law love

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

poetic excerpt philosophical musing

When to use this quote

  • religious meditation
  • poetic analysis
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

theology philosophy of time

Practical Applications

  • reflect on timeless values
  • integrate spiritual insight into daily life

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does divine law shape personal ethics?
  • What does 'forgetting time' mean in practice?
A Different Perspective

May conflate metaphor with literal belief.

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