Praise from a friend, or censure from a foe, Are lost on hearers that our merits know.
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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The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man’s own eyes when they look upon his own person.
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A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink of it deeply, or taste it not, for shallow thoughts intoxicate the brain, and drinking deeply sobers us again.
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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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Who dare to love their country, and be poor.
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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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As with narrow-necked bottles; the less they have in them, the more noise they make in pouring out.
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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
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All nature is but art unknown to thee.
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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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The people’s voice is odd, It is, and it is not, the voice of God.
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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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A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
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To err is human; to forgive, divine.
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Every professional was once an amateur.
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