Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
ALEXANDER POPEThe greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man’s own eyes when they look upon his own person.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
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On life’s vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.
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Never find fault with the absent.
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True wit is nature to advantage dressed; What oft was thought, but ne’er so well expressed.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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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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What is it to be wise? ‘Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others’ faults, and feel our own.
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Passions are the gales of life.
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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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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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A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age.
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Every professional was once an amateur.
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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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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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