Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
ALEXANDER POPEA little learning is a dangerous thing.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age.
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Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
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As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
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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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Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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Why did I write? What sin to me unknown dipped me in ink, my parents , or my own?
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Vices and virtues are of a strange nature, for the more we have, the fewer we think we have.
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Lulled in the countless chambers of the brain, our thoughts are linked by many a hidden chain; awake but one, and in, what myriads rise!
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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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As with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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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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All nature is but art unknown to thee.
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The most positive men are the most credulous.
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