Beauty draws us with a single hair.
ALEXANDER POPENo 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.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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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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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
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Words are like Leaves; and where they most abound, Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.
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Great oaks grow from little acorns. He has a green thumb. He has green fingers. He’s sowing his wild oats. Here Ceres’ gifts in waving prospect stand, And nodding tempt the joyful reaper’s hand.
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There is a majesty in simplicity.
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Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
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Eve left Adam, to meet the Devil in private.
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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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He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.
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O peace! how many wars were waged in thy name.
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If, presume not to God to scan; The proper study of Mankind is Man. Plac’d on this isthmus of a middle state, a being darkly wise, and rudely great.
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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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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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