What is it to be wise? ‘Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others’ faults, and feel our own.
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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We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to.
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As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
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There is but one way I know of conversing safely with all men; that is, not by concealing what we say or do, but by saying or doing nothing that deserves to be concealed.
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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Of all the causes which conspire to blind Man’s erring judgement, and misguide the mind, What the weak head with strongest bias rules, Is PRIDE, the never-failing vice of fools.
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All seems infected that th’ infected spy, As all looks yellow to the jaundiced eye.
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In this commonplace world every one is said to be romantic who either admires a fine thing or does one.
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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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To swear is neither brave, polite, nor wise.
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Sleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace.
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Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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Never find fault with the absent.
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The most positive men are the most credulous.
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On life’s vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.
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