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“Only add Deeds to thy knowledge answerable, add faith, Add virtue, patience, temperance, add love, By name to come call'd charity, the soul Of all the rest; then wilt thou not be loath To leave this Paradise, but shall possess A Paradise within thee, happier far.” quote by John Milton
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“Only add Deeds to thy knowledge answerable, add faith, Add virtue, patience, temperance, add love, By name to come call'd charity, the soul Of all the rest; then wilt thou not be loath To leave this Paradise, but shall possess A Paradise within thee, happier far.”

John Milton

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Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667

Cultivating virtues and love creates an inner paradise that surpasses external pleasures.

In simple terms: Virtues bring inner happiness.

Key Takeaway

Develop inner virtues.

Themes

virtue spirituality inner peace love charity

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • spiritual practice
  • ethical decision making

Key Concepts

Theology moral philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What virtues can you nurture today?
  • How does love transform your outlook?
A Different Perspective

Inner peace may be hard to sustain amid external pressures.

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