As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
ALEXANDER POPEIf, 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.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
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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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Expression is the dress of thought.
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Some people will never learn anything, for this reason, because they understand everything too soon.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.
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Passions are the gales of life.
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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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Sleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace.
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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There is a majesty in simplicity.
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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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A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
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