Quote by Mary Astell

For certainly there cannot be a higher pleasure than to think that we love and are beloved by the most amiable and best Being.

For certainly there cannot be a higher pleasure than to thin

Summary

This quote suggests that there is no greater joy than the awareness of being loved by a supremely beautiful and virtuous being. It implies that the highest form of happiness lies in our belief that we are both capable of love and cherished by someone who possesses extraordinary qualities. This notion appeals to the idea that finding reciprocal love with an exceptional being brings immense satisfaction and fulfillment to our lives.

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By Mary Astell

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