Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
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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You purchase pain with all that joy can give and die of nothing but a rage to live.
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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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What then remains, but well our power to use, And keep good-humor still whate’er we lose? And trust me, dear, good-humor can prevail, When airs, and flights, and screams, and scolding fail.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
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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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Who dare to love their country, and be poor.
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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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Words are like Leaves; and where they most abound, Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.
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A youth of frolic, an old age of cards.
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Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
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I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another’s misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
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The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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Sleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace.
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