Amusement is the happiness of those who cannot think.
ALEXANDER POPEI never knew any man in my life who could not bear another’s misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
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Expression is the dress of thought.
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The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man’s own eyes when they look upon his own person.
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Every professional was once an amateur.
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Truth needs not flowers of speech.
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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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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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Eve left Adam, to meet the Devil in private.
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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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Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing.
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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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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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When we are young, we are slavishly employed in procuring something whereby we may live comfortably when we grow old; and when we are old, we perceive it is too late to live as we proposed.
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