What Reason weaves, by Passion is undone.

Alexander Pope

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Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.

Alexander Pope


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Death, only death, can break the lasting chain;
And here, ev'n then, shall my cold dust remain

Alexander Pope

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To err is human, to forgive, divine.

Alexander Pope

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An honest man's the noblest work of God

Alexander Pope

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Act well your part; there all the honour lies.

Alexander Pope

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You purchase pain with all that joy can give and die of nothing but a rage to live.

Alexander Pope

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Whatever is, is right.

Alexander Pope


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Words are like Leaves; and where they most abound,
Much Fruit of Sense beneath is rarely found.

Alexander Pope

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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.

Alexander Pope

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