Quote by A.A. (Alan Alexandra) Milne

I suppose that everyone of us hopes secretly for immortality; to leave, I mean, a name behind him which will live forever in this world, whatever he may be doing, himself, in the next.

I suppose that everyone of us hopes secretly for immortality

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This quote suggests that deep down, every individual desires some form of immortality. It highlights the innate human desire to be remembered even after death, with the hope of leaving behind a legacy that will endure through time. Regardless of one's actions or beliefs in the afterlife, the desire for a lasting impact on this world seems to be a common longing for many.

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