And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
ALEXANDER POPEWords are like Leaves; and where they most abound, Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
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To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.
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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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A youth of frolic, an old age of cards.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
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Who dare to love their country, and be poor.
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As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
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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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He best can paint them who shall feel them most.
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Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
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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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Every professional was once an amateur.
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The laughers are a majority.
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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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Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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