Alexander Pope

Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.

Alexander Pope


Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.

Alexander Pope


But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his pre-existent state?

Alexander Pope


Hope travels through, nor quits us when we die.

Alexander Pope


Never was it given to mortal man - To lie so boldly as we women can.

Alexander Pope


They dream in courtship, but in wedlock wake.

Alexander Pope


Lo! The poor Indian, whose untutored mind sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind.

Alexander Pope


For Forms of Government let fools contest; whatever is best administered is best.

Alexander Pope


Genius creates, and taste preserves. Taste is the good sense of genius; without taste, genius is only sublime folly.

Alexander Pope


Lulled in the countless chambers of the brain, our thoughts are linked by many a hidden chain; awake but one, and in, what myriads rise!

Alexander Pope

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