Words are like Leaves; and where they most abound, Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.
ALEXANDER POPEConceit is to nature what paint is to beauty; it is not only needless, but it impairs what it would improve.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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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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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
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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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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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Do you find yourself making excuses when you do not perform? Shed the excuses and face reality. Excuses are the loser’s way out. They will mar your credibility and stunt your personal growth.
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The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing.
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The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d
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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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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
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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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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.
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As with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.
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You purchase pain with all that joy can give and die of nothing but a rage to live.
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