Quote by Queen Victoria

His purity was too great, his aspiration too high for this poor, miserable world! His great soul is now only enjoying that for which it was worthy!

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Summary

This quote expresses the idea that the person being described was too pure and moral for the harsh realities of the world. Their lofty goals and deep goodness made them incompatible with the negative aspects of this existence. They now reside in a state where they can fully experience and appreciate what they truly deserved, separate from the limitations and suffering of the earthly existence.

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By Queen Victoria

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