John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2805 John Milton 1608-1674 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2805 |
| AUTHOR: | John Milton (1608–1674) |
| QUOTATION: | Yet I argue not Against Heav’n’s hand or will, nor bate a jot Of heart or hope; but still bear up and steer Right onward. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Sonnet xxii. To Cyriac Skinner. |