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Rudyard Kipling

Down to Gehenna, or up to the Throne, He travels the fastest who travels alone.

Alone

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The quote means that whether someone is going to a terrible place or a great one, they move more quickly if they do it by themselves. It suggests that traveling alone removes delays caused by others, making the journey faster regardless of the destination.

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