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“To look upon the soul as going on from strength to strength, to consider that she is to shine forever with new accessions of glory, and brighten to all eternity; that she will be still adding virtue to virtue, and knowledge to knowledge,--carries in it something wonderfully agreeable to that…” quote by Joseph Addison
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“To look upon the soul as going on from strength to strength, to consider that she is to shine forever with new accessions of glory, and brighten to all eternity; that she will be still adding virtue to virtue, and knowledge to knowledge,--carries in it something wonderfully agreeable to that ambition which is natural to the mind of man.”

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.

Personal growth is a continual process of gaining virtue and knowledge, leading to eternal brilliance.

In simple terms: Keep improving yourself.

Key Takeaway

Pursue continual self‑improvement.

Themes

self‑development virtue knowledge

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • career advancement
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

growth eternal ambition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today?
  • How do you measure personal progress?
A Different Perspective

Perfection is unattainable.

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