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.
ALEXANDER POPEDo good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
More Alexander Pope Quotes
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A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
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And seem to walk on wings, and tread in air.
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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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The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them.
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All are but parts of one stupendous whole, Whose body Nature is, and God the soul.
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What will a child learn sooner than a song?
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The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d
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He who serves his brother best gets nearer God than all the rest.
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What is it to be wise? ‘Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others’ faults, and feel our own.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
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Love the offender, yet detest the offense.
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An obstinate person does not hold opinions; they hold them.
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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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To err is human; to forgive, divine.
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When we are young, we are slavishly employed in procuring something whereby we may live comfortably when we grow old; and when we are old, we perceive it is too late to live as we proposed.
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