The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man’s own eyes when they look upon his own person.
ALEXANDER POPEMany men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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Passions are the gales of life.
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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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Physicians are in general the most amiable companions and the best friends, as well as the most learned men I know.
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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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Who dare to love their country, and be poor.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing.
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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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All nature is but art unknown to thee.
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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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Let fortune do her worst, whatever she makes us lose, so long as she never makes us lose our honesty and our independence.
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What will a child learn sooner than a song?
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Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe, Are lost on hearers that our merits know.
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I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another’s misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
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