I went to Maui to stay a week and remained five. I never spent so pleasant a month before, or bade any place goodbye so regretfully. I have not once thought of business, or care or human toil or trouble or sorrow or weariness, and the memory of it will remain with me always.

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The quote describes the author's experience of visiting Maui, initially for only a week but staying for five. The author expresses that the time spent in Maui was incredibly enjoyable and unlike any previous month they have had. The place had such an impact on the author that leaving it evoked a sense of regret. During their time there, the author was able to completely detach from the responsibilities and challenges of everyday life, finding solace from the burdens of work, personal concerns, and fatigue. This memory of escapism would be cherished forever.

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