Quote by Alexander Pope

Virtuous and vicious everyone must be; few in extremes, but all in degree.

Virtuous and vicious everyone must be; few in extremes, but

Summary

This quote implies that everyone possesses both virtuous and vicious qualities to some extent. It suggests that very few individuals embody these qualities in their extreme forms, but all people exhibit them to some degree. Essentially, it argues that human nature is complex and nuanced, encompassing a variety of traits that can be both positive and negative.

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Virtue

By Alexander Pope

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