As with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.
ALEXANDER POPEAs with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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Every professional was once an amateur.
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The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.
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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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It often happens that those are the best people whose characters have been most injured by slanderers: as we usually find that to be the sweetest fruit which the birds have been picking at.
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Great oaks grow from little acorns. He has a green thumb. He has green fingers. He’s sowing his wild oats. Here Ceres’ gifts in waving prospect stand, And nodding tempt the joyful reaper’s hand.
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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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Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
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Get your enemy to read your works in order to mend them, for your friend is so much your second self that he will judge too like you.
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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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Eve left Adam, to meet the Devil in private.
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On life’s vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.
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Love the offender, yet detest the offense.
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Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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