There is but one way I know of conversing safely with all men; that is, not by concealing what we say or do, but by saying or doing nothing that deserves to be concealed.
ALEXANDER POPEWhat is it to be wise? ‘Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others’ faults, and feel our own.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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On life’s vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.
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As with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.
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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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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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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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Every professional was once an amateur.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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Words are like Leaves; and where they most abound, Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.
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Never find fault with the absent.
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What will a child learn sooner than a song?
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All nature is but art unknown to thee.
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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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For what I have publish’d, I can only hope to be pardon’d; but for what I have burned, I deserve to be prais’d.
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Love the offender, yet detest the offense.
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