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Alexander Pope quotes

English Poet May 21, 1688 – May 30, 1744

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A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in..."
True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read With loads of learned..."
The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read With loads of learned lumber in his head. Alexander Pope
Some old men, continually praise the time of their youth. In fact, you would almost think that there were no fools in their days, but unluckily they themselves are left as an example. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "Health consists with temperance alone."
Health consists with temperance alone. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "One science only will one genius fit; so vast is art, so..."
One science only will one genius fit; so vast is art, so narrow human wit. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "An honest man's the noblest work of God."
An honest man's the noblest work of God. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "Education forms the common mind. Just as the twig is bent, the..."
Education forms the common mind. Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "'Tis education forms the common mind; just as the twig is bent..."
'Tis education forms the common mind; just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "Genius creates, and taste preserves. Taste is the good sense..."
Genius creates, and taste preserves. Taste is the good sense of genius; without taste, genius is only sublime folly. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be..."
Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "A work of art that contains theories is like an object on..."
A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price tag has been left. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame."
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame. Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope quote: "Never was it given to mortal man - To lie so boldly as we..."
Never was it given to mortal man - To lie so boldly as we women can. Alexander Pope
Out with it, Dunciad: let the secret pass - That secret to each fool - that he's an ass. The truth once told (and whereby should we lie?), The queen of Midas slept, and so may I. You think this cruel? Take it for a rule, No creature smarts so little as a fool. Alexander Pope

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