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“of light and life, thou Good Supreme! O teach me what is good; teach me Thyself! Save me from folly, vanity, and vice, From every low pursuit; and fill my soul With knowledge, conscious peace, and virtue pure; Sacred, substantial, never-fading bliss!” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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““of light and life, thou Good Supreme!           O teach me what is good; teach me Thyself!           Save me from folly, vanity, and vice,           From every low pursuit; and fill my soul           With knowledge, conscious peace, and virtue pure;           Sacred, substantial, never-fading bliss!””

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A plea for divine instruction to avoid folly and attain pure virtue and lasting bliss.

In simple terms: Ask God for guidance to avoid vice and find peace.

Key Takeaway

Seek higher wisdom and virtue.

Themes

spirituality morality self-improvement divine guidance

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

religious motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • ethical decision making
  • education
  • community service

Key Concepts

theology ethics personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtues do you need to cultivate?
  • How can you align actions with higher purpose?
A Different Perspective

Human effort alone may be insufficient without divine aid.

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