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John Milton

Death is the golden key that opens the palace of eternity.

Death

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

John Milton is saying that death acts like a valuable key that grants access to eternal life or an everlasting existence. He compares death to something precious that unlocks a special place beyond our mortal experience.

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