Quote by Alexander Pope

Happy the man, whose wish and careA few paternal acres bound,Content to breathe his native airIn his own ground.

Happy the man, whose wish and careA few paternal acres bound

Summary

This quote by poet Alexander Pope expresses the joys of contentment and simplicity. It praises the man who is satisfied with owning only a small piece of land and finds contentment in the familiar surroundings of his homeland. The quote suggests that true happiness can be found in appreciating the little things, such as breathing in the air of one's own property, rather than constantly striving for more or seeking fulfillment in distant lands.

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By Alexander Pope

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