John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2827 John Milton 1608-1674 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2827 |
| AUTHOR: | John Milton (1608–1674) |
| QUOTATION: | Methinks I see in my mind a noble and puissant nation rousing herself like a strong man after sleep, and shaking her invincible locks; methinks I see her as an eagle mewing her mighty youth, and kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Areopagitica. |