Who dare to love their country, and be poor.
ALEXANDER POPEAs with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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The people’s voice is odd, It is, and it is not, the voice of God.
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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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As with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.
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True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learned to dance.
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Conceit is to nature what paint is to beauty; it is not only needless, but it impairs what it would improve.
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Sleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace.
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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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All nature is but art unknown to thee.
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A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age.
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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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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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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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A little learning is a dangerous thing.
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Learning is like mercury, one of the most powerful and excellent things in the world in skillful hands; in unskillful, the most mischievous.
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