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.
ALEXANDER POPEWhat is it to be wise? ‘Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others’ faults, and feel our own.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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Some people will never learn anything, for this reason, because they understand everything too soon.
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Lulled in the countless chambers of the brain, our thoughts are linked by many a hidden chain; awake but one, and in, what myriads rise!
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Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
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Sleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace.
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Truth needs not flowers of speech.
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Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot.
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Teach me to feel another’s woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.
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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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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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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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Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
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Amusement is the happiness of those who cannot think.
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Who dare to love their country, and be poor.
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