To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
ALEXANDER POPEAmusement is the happiness of those who cannot think.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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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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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
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Do you find yourself making excuses when you do not perform? Shed the excuses and face reality. Excuses are the loser’s way out. They will mar your credibility and stunt your personal growth.
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Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.
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Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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Vice is a monster of so frightful mien As to be hated needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
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I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another’s misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
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There is a majesty in simplicity.
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The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.
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Conceit is to nature what paint is to beauty; it is not only needless, but it impairs what it would improve.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
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What then remains, but well our power to use, And keep good-humor still whate’er we lose? And trust me, dear, good-humor can prevail, When airs, and flights, and screams, and scolding fail.
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