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.
ALEXANDER POPEBeauty draws us with a single hair.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one.
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Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
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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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A little learning is a dangerous thing.
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The laughers are a majority.
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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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To err is human; to forgive, divine.
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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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Why did I write? What sin to me unknown dipped me in ink, my parents , or my own?
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Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.
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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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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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Love the offender, yet detest the offense.
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Amusement is the happiness of those who cannot think.
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Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
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