Words are like Leaves; and where they most abound, Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.
ALEXANDER POPEThe only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.
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He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.
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Passions are the gales of life.
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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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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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Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
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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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Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
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Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age.
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To wake the soul by tender strokes of art, To raise the genius, and to mend the heart.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
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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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What then remains, but well our power to use, And keep good-humor still whate’er we lose? And trust me, dear, good-humor can prevail, When airs, and flights, and screams, and scolding fail.
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