Such were the notes thy once loved poet sung, Till death untimely stopped his tuneful tongue

Quote by Alexander Pope

Topics: Poets Quotes

The learned is happy, nature to explore; The fool is happy, that he knows no...

The learned is happy, nature to explore; The fool is happy, that he knows no...

I find myself hoping a total end of all the unhappy divisions of mankind by...

I find myself hoping a total end of all the unhappy divisions of mankind by...

One science only will one genius fit; so vast is art, so narrow human wit.

One science only will one genius fit; so vast is art, so narrow human wit.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

Wit is the lowest form of humor.

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

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

Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.

Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.

An honest man's the noblest work of God.

An honest man's the noblest work of God.

Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or...

Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or...

At every trifle, scorn to take offence; that always shows great pride, or little sense

At every trifle, scorn to take offence; that always shows great pride, or little sense

All nature is but art unknown to thee.

All nature is but art unknown to thee.

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...

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...

Know then this truth, enough for man to know virtue alone is happiness below.

Know then this truth, enough for man to know virtue alone is happiness below.

A man of business may talk of philosophy; a man who has none may practice...

A man of business may talk of philosophy; a man who has none may practice...

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

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

Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child.

Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child.

An honest man is the noblest work of God.

An honest man is the noblest work of God.

You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them...

You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins. Confess them...

You can't put a question mark where God puts a period.

You can't put a question mark where God puts a period.

God, despite his casual silence, still exists. Of that I haven't a single doubt.

God, despite his casual silence, still exists. Of that I haven't a single doubt.