So vast is art, so narrow human wit.

Quote by Alexander Pope

Topics: Art Quotes

Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.

Fondly we think we honor merit then, When we but praise ourselves in other men.

To err is human, to forgive, divine.

To err is human, to forgive, divine.

Order is heaven's first law.

Order is heaven's first law.

Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.

Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.

The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look...

The greatest magnifying glasses in the world are a man's own eyes when they look...

True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, as those who move easiest have...

True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, as those who move easiest have...

Writing is hard work and bad for the health.

Writing is hard work and bad for the health.

Hope springs eternal in the human breast

Hope springs eternal in the human breast

The worst of madmen is a saint run mad.

The worst of madmen is a saint run mad.

Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the...

Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed was the...

Never was it given to mortal man - To lie so boldly as we women...

Never was it given to mortal man - To lie so boldly as we women...

Not always actions show the man; we find who does a kindness is not therefore...

Not always actions show the man; we find who does a kindness is not therefore...

A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price...

A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price...

Why did I write? What sin to me unknown dipped me in ink, my parents...

Why did I write? What sin to me unknown dipped me in ink, my parents...

Nature and nature's laws lay hid in the night. God said, Let Newton be! and...

Nature and nature's laws lay hid in the night. God said, Let Newton be! and...

True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one...

True politeness consists in being easy one's self, and in making every one about one...

How happy is the blameless vestal's lot? The world forgetting, by the world forgot.

How happy is the blameless vestal's lot? The world forgetting, by the world forgot.

Act well your part, there all the honour lies.

Act well your part, there all the honour lies.

There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of...

There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of...

Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.

Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.