He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one.
ALEXANDER POPEAll are but parts of one stupendous whole, Whose body Nature is, and God the soul.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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This long disease, my life.
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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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Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
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The vanity of human life is like a river, constantly passing away, and yet constantly coming on.
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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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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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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.
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When we are young, we are slavishly employed in procuring something whereby we may live comfortably when we grow old; and when we are old, we perceive it is too late to live as we proposed.
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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
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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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An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie; for an excuse is a lie guarded.
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There is a majesty in simplicity.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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