Vices and virtues are of a strange nature, for the more we have, the fewer we think we have.
ALEXANDER POPESleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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Teach me to feel another’s woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.
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To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
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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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Vice is a monster of so frightful mien As to be hated needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing.
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The laughers are a majority.
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To wake the soul by tender strokes of art, To raise the genius, and to mend the heart.
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On life’s vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.
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We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to.
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In this commonplace world every one is said to be romantic who either admires a fine thing or does one.
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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Love the offender, yet detest the offense.
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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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He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.
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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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