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Alexander Pope

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Quotes by Alexander Pope

"On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale."

- Alexander Pope

Inspiration

"Those move easiest who have learned to dance."

- Alexander Pope

Learning

"To err is human; to forgive, divine."

- Alexander Pope

Forgiveness

"Give me a six-hour window to cut a man’s hair, and I will learn his life story."

- Alexander Pope

Insight

"Coffee, which makes the politicians wise, And see through all things with his half-shut eyes."

- Alexander Pope

Insight

"Health consists with temperance alone."

- Alexander Pope

Health

"To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves."

- Alexander Pope

Reflection

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

- Alexander Pope

Contentment

"Count each birthday with a grateful mind."

- Alexander Pope

Gratitude

"Hear how the birds, on every blooming spray, With joyous music wake the dawning day."

- Alexander Pope

Joy

"As those move easiest who have learned to dance."

- Alexander Pope

Adaptation

"True disputants are like true sportsmen: their whole delight is in the pursuit."

- Alexander Pope

Philosophy

"Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare/And beauty draws us with a single hair."

- Alexander Pope

Philosophy

"For forms of government let fools contest; Whate’er is best administered is best."

- Alexander Pope

Philosophy

"In cold December fragrant chaplets blow, and heavy harvests nod beneath the snow."

- Alexander Pope

Nature

"A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring."

- Alexander Pope

Knowledge

"A little learning is a dangerous thing."

- Alexander Pope

Knowledge