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So many worlds, so much to do, so little done, such things to be
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"So many worlds, so much to do, so little done, such things to be"

- Alfred Lord Tennyson

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In this quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson, the poet reviews the myriad possibilities and chances that exist within the vastness of the world. The expression "So numerous worlds" recommends the numerous worlds, both physical and metaphorical, that are readily available to check out and experience. Tennyson captures a sense of uneasyness and potential, stressing the vastness of life's offerings by contrasting it with the phrase "so little done." He appears to lament the constraints of time and human presence, acknowledging that despite the abundance of possibilities, our accomplishments often fall short. The final expression, "such things to be," suggests an extension of untapped capacity, inviting consideration on the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.

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Alfred Lord Tennyson This quote is written / told by Alfred Lord Tennyson between August 6, 1809 and October 6, 1892. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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