Quote by Andrew Marvell

Two Paradises t'were in one, to live in Paradise alone.

Two Paradises t'were in one, to live in Paradise alone.

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This quote suggests that the ideal state of existence would be to live in paradise without any company. It implies that solitude and self-sufficiency are desirable, and that one can find complete fulfillment and contentment within oneself. It highlights the belief that being solely responsible for one's own happiness and not relying on others can lead to a perfect state of being.

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