Quote by Sir John Suckling, Against Fruit

'Tis expectation makes a blessing dear;Heaven were not Heaven, if we knew what it were.

'Tis expectation makes a blessing dear;Heaven were not Heave

Summary

This quote by John Donne suggests that the value of something good or beautiful lies in our anticipation of it. When we have expectations and hopes for a desirable outcome or experience, the anticipation enhances our perception of the actual event or result. Heaven itself, as the ultimate place of bliss and perfection, would lose its allure if we fully comprehended what it had in store for us. It is the element of mystery and the unknown that keeps the idea of Heaven precious and significant to us. Thus, the quote highlights the importance of anticipation and the delight it brings to our lives.

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By Sir John Suckling, Against Fruit

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