Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
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He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Serving others brings one closer to divinity.
This quote by Alexander Pope emphasizes the importance of selfless service to others, suggesting that those who dedicate themselves to helping their fellow human beings attain a higher spiritual connection. It reflects the idea that true devotion and moral worth are achieved through the acts of kindness and service we offer to others in our lives.
Themes
ServiceBrotherhoodSpiritualitySelflessnessDevotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on community service, one might say, 'As Alexander Pope remarked, he who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.'
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