Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Alexander PopeRead
Our rural ancestors, with little blest, Patient of labor when the end was rest, Indulged the day that housed their annual grain, With feasts, and off'rings, and a thankful strain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the joy and gratitude of rural ancestors for the harvest season, emphasizing the importance of celebration and thankfulness.
Alexander Pope expresses the idea that our ancestors, despite having limited material wealth, found contentment in their labor, especially when it yielded the fruits of their harvest. The quote serves as a reminder of the value of hard work, patience, and the beauty of celebration, gratitude, and communal feasting that follows a successful harvest, celebrating both the physical sustenance and the joyful spirit it brings.
Themes
HarvestGratitudeCelebrationAncestorsLabor
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech during harvest festival, one might say this quote to inspire gratitude.
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