A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age.
ALEXANDER POPEAct well your part, there all the honour lies.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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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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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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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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True wit is nature to advantage dressed; What oft was thought, but ne’er so well expressed.
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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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True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learned to dance.
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To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.
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Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink of it deeply, or taste it not, for shallow thoughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking deeply sobers us again.
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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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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
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Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.
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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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Who dare to love their country, and be poor.
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