proclaimed Donne, , and he was wrong. If we were not islands, we would be lost, drowned in each other's tragedies.

Summary

This quote suggests that John Donne, who famously wrote "No man is an island," was mistaken in his belief. The quote argues that if humans were not individual entities, but interconnected like islands, they would be overwhelmed by the tragedies and hardships faced by others. It implies that the separateness of individuals is necessary for their ability to withstand and navigate the challenges of life, as being too entwined with others' troubles would lead to being consumed by them.

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