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“If there's a power above us, (And that there is all nature cries aloud Through all her works,) he must delight in virtue.” quote by Joseph Addison
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“If there's a power above us, (And that there is all nature cries aloud Through all her works,) he must delight in virtue.”

Joseph Addison

About This Quote

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

If a higher power exists, it likely appreciates virtue shown in nature and human deeds.

In simple terms: A higher power loves virtue.

Key Takeaway

Value virtue.

Themes

theology ethics nature

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious reflection
  • environmental stewardship
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

philosophy spirituality

Practical Applications

  • act virtuously
  • protect nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does virtue mean to you?
  • How does nature reflect moral order?
A Different Perspective

Assumes a deity; not all share this belief.

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