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Alexander Pope Quotes

«Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire»
Author: Alexander Pope (Poet) | About: Happiness | Keywords: enjoys
«True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, as those who move easiest have learned to dance»
Author: Alexander Pope (Poet) | About: Chance | Keywords: ease, easiest, in writing
«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.»
«The ruling passion, be it what it will, The ruling passion conquers reason still»
Author: Alexander Pope (Poet) | About: History | Keywords: conquers, ruling, rulings
«Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot.»
Author: Alexander Pope (Poet) | Keywords: forgot, proposed, proposing
«Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.»
Author: Alexander Pope (Poet) | Keywords: advance, go back, somewhat
«Good God! how often are we to die before we go quite off this stage? In every friend we lose a part of ourselves, and the best part.»
Author: Alexander Pope (Poet) | Keywords: stage
«Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul»
Author: Alexander Pope (Poet) | Keywords: charms, merit, strike, wins
«Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.»
«Is there no bright reversion in the sky,/ For those who greatly think, or bravely die?»
Author: Alexander Pope (Poet)

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