Quote by Mary Oliver

When it's over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.

When it's over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride mar

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This quote expresses the desire to experience a life full of wonder and excitement. The speaker envisions themselves as a bride and bridegroom, symbolizing the deep connection they wish to establish with the world. They aim to live a life fully engaged with their surroundings, embracing every moment with awe and enthusiasm. At the end of their journey, they hope to look back and say that they lived every day in a state of astonishment, treasuring the experiences that made their life meaningful.

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