Quotation by

Alexander Pope

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

Alone

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Alexander Pope is saying that the only thing a person truly needs to understand is that living virtuously is what brings real happiness in this life. He emphasizes that no other knowledge or possession is as important for achieving contentment as having moral goodness.

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