Teach me to feel another’s woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.
ALEXANDER POPEPraise from a friend, or censure from a foe, Are lost on hearers that our merits know.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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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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True wit is nature to advantage dressed; What oft was thought, but ne’er so well expressed.
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To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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There is a majesty in simplicity.
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This long disease, my life.
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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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He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that 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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Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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If, presume not to God to scan; The proper study of Mankind is Man. Plac’d on this isthmus of a middle state, a being darkly wise, and rudely great.
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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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The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.
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