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Amen Quote by Benjamin Franklin

“Let me resolve to be virtuous, that I may be happy, that I may please Him, who is delighted to see me happy. Amen.” quote by Benjamin Franklin
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“Let me resolve to be virtuous, that I may be happy, that I may please Him, who is delighted to see me happy. Amen.”

Benjamin Franklin

About This Quote

Resolving to be virtuous aims at personal happiness and pleasing a divine being.

In simple terms: Virtue leads to happiness and divine approval.

Key Takeaway

Pursue virtue for joy and divine favor.

Themes

virtue happiness divine

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal conduct
  • religious practice
  • ethical decisions
  • self‑improvement

Key Concepts

morality spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does virtue mean to you?
  • How does divine approval influence your actions?
A Different Perspective

Virtue alone may not guarantee happiness.

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