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The Wisdom of Alexander Pope

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Would you like to understand the working's of Alexander Pope's mind better? Read some of his most quotable quotes listed below and get to know him better.

  • He best can paint them who shall feel them most.

  • Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.

  • ’T is man’s to fight, but Heaven’s to give success.

  • Give me again my hollow tree, A crust of bread, and liberty.

  • I am his Highness’ dog at Kew; Pray tell me, sir, whose dog are you?

  • Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.

  • One simile that solitary shines, In the dry desert of a thousand lines.

  • One science only will one genius fit: So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

  • Aurora now, fair daughter of the dawn, Sprinkled with rosy light the dewy lawn.

  • Extremes in nature equal ends produce; In man they join to some mysterious use.

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