Quotes by Alexander Pope

Who combats bravely is not therefore brave, He dreads a death-bed like the meanest slave:...

#Pride

At every trifle take offence, that always shows great pride or little sense.

#Pride

T is true,t is certain; man though dead retains, Part of himself: the immortal mind...

#Philosophy

While pensive poets painful vigils keep - Sleepless themselves to give their readers sleep

#Poets

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

#Poets

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

#Politeness

Coffee which makes the politician wise, and see through all things with his half-shut eyes

#Politicians

At every word a reputation dies.

#Reputation, #Words

Of manners gentle, of affections mild; In wit a man, simplicity a child

#Simplicity

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

#Simplicity

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

#Self-esteem, #Self-love

Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As to be hated needs but to...

#Virtue