Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
ALEXANDER POPEA youth of frolic, an old age of cards.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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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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Conceit is to nature what paint is to beauty; it is not only needless, but it impairs what it would improve.
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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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The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man’s own eyes when they look upon his own person.
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Who dare to love their country, and be poor.
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Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
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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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Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.
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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.
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Vice is a monster of so frightful mien As to be hated needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
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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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Act well your part, there all the honour lies.
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Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul.
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All nature is but art unknown to thee.
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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
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