A man who has both knowledge and virtue is happy both here and in the Hereafter!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person possessing both knowledge and virtue experiences happiness in this life and the afterlife.
- In plain terms
- Knowledge and virtue bring happiness now and forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Combine learning with good character for true happiness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is virtue enough for happiness?
- How do knowledge and virtue interact?
Another view
Happiness is subjective and may not always result from knowledge or virtue.
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