Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.
ALEXANDER POPEThe world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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Lulled in the countless chambers of the brain, our thoughts are linked by many a hidden chain; awake but one, and in, what myriads rise!
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What is it to be wise? ‘Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others’ faults, and feel our own.
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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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To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
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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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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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This long disease, my life.
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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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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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All are but parts of one stupendous whole, Whose body Nature is, and God the soul.
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No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.
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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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True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learned to dance.
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Beauty draws us with a single hair.
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