Quotes from John Milton, Paradise Lost

Awake, arise or be for ever fall'n.

The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..

Better reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven.

Hell has no benefits, only torture.

Be strong, live happy and love, but first of allHim whom to love is to obey, and keepHis great command!

th' unconquerable will, / And study of revenge, immortal hate, / And courage never to submit or yield/ And what is else not to be overcome?

Even the demons are encouraged when their chief is "not lost in loss itself.