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