Quote by John Dryden

Like pilgrims to the appointed place we tend; The world's an inn, and death the journey's end.

Like pilgrims to the appointed place we tend; The world's an

Summary

This quote suggests that life is comparable to a pilgrimage, with individuals being like pilgrims traveling to a predetermined destination. The world is portrayed as an inn, implying that it is merely a temporary dwelling. Death is seen as the ultimate end of this journey, akin to arriving at the final destination where the pilgrimage concludes. In essence, the quote emphasizes the transient nature of life and highlights the inevitability of death as the ultimate conclusion of our earthly journey.

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By John Dryden

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