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Alexander Pope Quote - What is it to be wise? ‘Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others’ faults, and feel our own.

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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He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.
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True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, As those move easiest who have learned to dance.
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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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