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An obstinate person does not hold opinions; they hold them.

An obstinate person does not hold opinions; they hold them.

Doe, Opinion, Obstinate

A tree is a nobler object than a prince in his coronation-robes.

Nature, Tree, Robes

Alexander Pope, Pat Rogers (2008). “The Major Works”, p.574, Oxford University Press

Simplicity is the mean between ostentation and rusticity.

Mean, Simplicity, Ostentation

Alexander Pope (2002). “Alexander Pope: Selected Poetry and Prose”, p.105, Routledge

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.

Inspirational, Motivational, Inspiring

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Wisdom, Fear, Angel

An Essay on Criticism l. 625 (1711)

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Inspirational, Forgiveness, Letting Go

An Essay on Criticism l. 525 (1711). The Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs notes, "Although known in Latin (humanum est errare, it is human to err) and in earlier English versions, this saying is generally quoted in Pope's words." The ODP cites "To offend is humaine, to repent diuine" (Henry Wotton, 1578) and "To erre is humane, to repent is divine" (James Howell, 1659).

He who tells a lie is not sensible of how great a task he undertakes; for he must be forced to invent twenty more to maintain that one.

Lying, Twenties, Tasks

Alexander Pope, William Roscoe (1847). “The works of Alexander Pope, esq., with notes and illustrations, by himself and others. To which are added, a new life of the author, an Estimate of his poetical character and writings, and occasional remarks by William Roscoe, esq”, p.381

Judges and senates have been bought for gold; Esteem and love were never to be sold.

Judging, Gold, And Love

Alexander Pope, John Wilson Croker (1871). “The Works: Including Several Hundred Unpublished Letters, and Other New Materials”, p.442

The only time you run out of chances is when you stop taking them

Wise, Running, Chance

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

Education, Spring, Learning

An Essay on Criticism l. 215 (1711) See Drayton 2

Teach me to feel another's woe, to hide the fault I see, that mercy I to others show, that mercy show to me.

Helping Others, Woe Is Me, Volunteer

'The Universal Prayer' (1738)

Who builds a church to God and not to fame, Will never mark the marble with his name.

Names, Church, Fame

Alexander Pope, William Warburton (1797). “The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq: Life of Alexander Pope. Poems”, p.261

There is a majesty in simplicity.

Simplicity, Majesty

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

Spiritual, Revenge, Hate

Act well your part, there all the honour lies.

Lying, Honor, Theatre

Alexander Pope (1819). “The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: In Three Volumes Complete, with His Last Corrections, Additions, and Improvements, Together with All His Notes as They Were Delivered to the Editor a Little Before His Death”, p.104

Strength of mind is exercise, not rest.

Motivational, Education, Learning

Alexander Pope, Owen Ruffhead (1769). “Life comp. by Owen Ruffhead”, p.180

Amusement is the happiness of those who cannot think.

Happiness, Thinking, Amusement

What is it to be wise? 'Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others' faults, and feel our own.

Wise, Wisdom, Faults

Alexander Pope (1850*). “The works of Alexander Pope. With notes by dr. Warburton”, p.123

Some people will never learn anything, for this reason, because they understand everything too soon.

Inspirational, Education, Time

Alexander Pope (1806). “The Works of Alexander Pope, Esq. In Verse and Prose: Containing the Principal Notes of Drs. Warburton and Warton: Illustrations, and Critical and Explanatory Remarks, by Johnson, Wakefield, A. Chalmers, F.S.A. and Others. To which are Added, Now First Published, Some Original Letters, with Additional Observations, and Memoirs of the Life of the Author”, p.411

Every professional was once an amateur.

Profession

We may see the small value God has for riches, by the people he gives them to.

Money, People, Giving

Alexander Pope (1812). “The works of Alexander Pope. With a selection of explanatory notes, and the account of his life by dr. Johnson”, p.236

Vices and virtues are of a strange nature, for the more we have, the fewer we think we have.

Thinking, Vices, Strange

Some praise at morning what they blame at night, but always think the last opinion right.

Morning, Night, Thinking

'An Essay on Criticism' (1711) l. 430

Do you find yourself making excuses when you do not perform? Shed the excuses and face reality. Excuses are the loser's way out. They will mar your credibility and stunt your personal growth.

Reality, Growth, Finding Yourself

All other goods by fortune's hand are given, A wife is the peculiar gift of Heaven.

Marriage, Hands, Wife

"The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope".

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