A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
ALEXANDER POPEEve left Adam, to meet the Devil in private.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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A youth of frolic, an old age of cards.
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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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The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man’s own eyes when they look upon his own person.
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To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
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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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Never find fault with the absent.
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All nature is but art unknown to thee.
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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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Love the offender, yet detest the offense.
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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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Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
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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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We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to.
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Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot.
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