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Alexander Pope Quotes

Biography: Alexander Pope is known for being one of the most prominent English po... more Biography: Alexander Pope is known for being one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century, famed for his satirical verse and translation of Homer. Born in London in 1688, his notable works include "The Rape of the Lock" and "The Dunciad." Despite lifelong health issues, his sharp wit and masterful use of the heroic couplet left a lasting impact on English literature. less
"True wit is nature to advantage dressed, what oft was thought, but ne'er so well expressed"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Creativity, Literature, Nature
"To err is human, to forgive, divine"
Tags: Wisdom, Compassion, Humanity, Humility, Virtue
"All nature is but art, unknown to thee; all chance, direction, which thou canst not see"
Tags: Philosophy, Perspective, Perception, Nature, Art
"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Mindfulness, Perspective, Happiness
"Honor and shame from no condition rise, act well your part, there all the honor lies"
Tags: Integrity, Values, Character, Virtue, Self-respect
"Blessed the man whose wish and care a few paternal acres bound"
Tags: Happiness, Nature, Joy, Contentment, Peace
"The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look upon his own person"
Tags: Self-awareness, Perception, Introspection, Self-reflection, Self-perception
"Teach me to feel another's woe"
Tags: Understanding, Empathy, Compassion, Humanity, Kindness
"Honour and shame from no condition rise"
Tags: Integrity, Morality, Self-worth, Values, Character
"Virtue alone has majesty in death"
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Ethics, Morality, Legacy
"Some people will never learn anything for this reason because they understand everything too soon"
Tags: Personal growth, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Learning, Knowledge
"A sentiment worse than extravagance is avarice the extreme of economy"
Tags: Wealth, Sentiment, Greed, Economy, Frugality
"Who breaks a butterfly upon a wheel"
Tags: Philosophy, Power, Metaphor, Criticism, Violence
"To err is human, to forgive, divine"
Tags: Wisdom, Understanding, Empathy, Compassion, Humanity
"A man should never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong which is but saying in other words that he is wiser today than he was yesterday"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Reflection
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