What Reason weaves, by Passion is undone.
Alexander PopeTags: 1668-1744-english-poet passion reason
Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
Alexander PopeDeath, only death, can break the lasting chain;
And here, ev'n then, shall my cold dust remain
Tags: mortality
To err is human, to forgive, divine.
Alexander PopeTags: humanity mistakes forgiveness failure
An honest man's the noblest work of God
Alexander PopeTags: maker
Act well your part; there all the honour lies.
Alexander PopeYou purchase pain with all that joy can give and die of nothing but a rage to live.
Alexander PopeTags: tattoo
Whatever is, is right.
Alexander PopeWords are like Leaves; and where they most abound,
Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian Spring;
There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,
and drinking largely sobers us again.
Tags: knowledge learning poetry sophomoric
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