Who said "The world was all before them."?

Milton (1608–1674). Source: Paradise Lost 12.646-647.

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The world was all before them.

Milton, Paradise Lost 12.646-647

What it means

Adam and Eve leave Eden hand in hand, grieving but free to choose their way. An ending is also an open road. Wipe the tears and pick a direction.

The source

"The world was all before them." Milton said it in Paradise Lost 12.646-647. Written in English: Paradise Lost, 1674 text, Project Gutenberg #26.

"The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide"

Original English (Paradise Lost, 1674 text, Project Gutenberg #26), Paradise Lost 12.646-647. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Milton (1608–1674). English poet who dictated Paradise Lost after going blind. His epic of the fall made the mind its own place.

Questions

What does "The world was all before them." mean?: Adam and Eve leave Eden hand in hand, grieving but free to choose their way. An ending is also an open road. Wipe the tears and pick a direction.
Who said "The world was all before them."?: Milton (1608–1674). Source: Paradise Lost 12.646-647.
What is the original wording?: The world was all before them, where to choose Their place of rest, and Providence their guide (Original English (Paradise Lost, 1674 text, Project Gutenberg #26)). Written in English: Paradise Lost, 1674 text, Project Gutenberg #26.
Is "The world was all before them." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"The world was all before them." (Milton, Paradise Lost 12.646-647, trans. Original English (Paradise Lost, 1674 text, Project Gutenberg #26)). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/the-world-was-all-before-them