If the whole world I once could see On free soil stand, with the people free Then to the moment might I say, Linger awhile.. .so fair thou art.

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About This Quote

This is a poem written by John Milton to his deceased son. The poem is about the beauty of the world and the fact that it can be enjoyed only by people who are free.

Source: Faust: First Part

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