On His Blindness John Milton (1608-1674) said:
Hermes standing and waiting. When I consider how my light is spent Ere half my days in this dark world and wide, And that one talent which is death to hide Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account, lest He returning child, "Doth God... Sign in to see full entry.