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Virtue she finds too painful an endeavour, content to dwell in decencies for ever
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"Virtue she finds too painful an endeavour, content to dwell in decencies for ever"

- Alexander Pope

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This quote by Alexander Pope is describing an individual who is material to live a life of mediocrity, rather than striving for achievement. The person in question is not going to put in the effort to accomplish virtue, which is viewed as a hard and arduous task. Instead, they are content to remain in a state of "decencies", which suggests a life of convenience and safety, but not one of greatness. This quote is a commentary on the human tendency to take the easy escape, rather than pursuing something higher. It is a reminder that success is not attained without hard work and dedication. It is a call to action to pursue more than simply a life of comfort and security, and to pursue achievement and virtue.

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Alexander Pope This quote is written / told by Alexander Pope between May 21, 1688 and May 30, 1744. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 88 other quotes.

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