Famous quote by Alexander Pope

"Know then this truth, enough for man to know virtue alone is happiness below"

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This quote by Alexander Pope is a pointer that real happiness originates from living a virtuous life. He is suggesting that the pursuit of product wealth and pleasure is not the course to real contentment. Instead, he is promoting for a life of moral stability and goodness. He is stating that if we concentrate on living a life of virtue, then we will find real joy. This is a classic message that is still pertinent today. We reside in a world where material belongings and pleasure are frequently seen as the keys to happiness, but Pope is reminding us that this is not the case. True joy originates from living a life of virtue and ethical integrity. We should make every effort to be kind, honest, and generous, and in doing so, we will discover true contentment.

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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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