Famous Quotes
Education forms the common mind. Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.
Alexander Pope
The world forgetting, by the world forgot.
Alexander Pope
Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.
Alexander Pope
The ruling passion, be it what it will. The ruling passion conquers reason still.
Alexander Pope
True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one as easy as one can.
Alexander Pope
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
And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but the truth in a masquerade.
Alexander Pope
The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person.
Alexander Pope
No woman ever hates a man for being in love with her, but many a woman hate a man for being a friend to her.
Alexander Pope
Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.
Alexander Pope
There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit.
Alexander Pope