I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another’s misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
ALEXANDER POPEAll seems infected that th’ infected spy, As all looks yellow to the jaundiced eye.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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There is but one way I know of conversing safely with all men; that is, not by concealing what we say or do, but by saying or doing nothing that deserves to be concealed.
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Physicians are in general the most amiable companions and the best friends, as well as the most learned men I know.
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Eve left Adam, to meet the Devil in private.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink of it deeply, or taste it not, for shallow thoughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking deeply sobers us again.
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He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.
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In this commonplace world every one is said to be romantic who either admires a fine thing or does one.
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The vanity of human life is like a river, constantly passing away, and yet constantly coming on.
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Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot.
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As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
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The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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Love the offender, yet detest the offense.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
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Amusement is the happiness of those who cannot think.
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