All Alexander Pope Quotes
The way of the Creative works through change and transformation, so that each thing receives its true nature and destiny and comes into permanent accord with the Great Harmony: this is what furthers and what perseveres.
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Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.
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Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
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Behold the child, by Nature's kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.
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Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the ninth beatitude.
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No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.
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If a man's character is to be abused there's nobody like a relative to do the business.
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Party-spirit at best is but the madness of many for the gain of a few.
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Who shall decide when doctors disagree, And soundest casuists doubt, like you and me?
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The ruling passion, be it what it will. The ruling passion conquers reason still.
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But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his pre-existent state?
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Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.
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Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be.
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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.
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