Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man. Alexander Pope godmanmankind Change image and share on social
And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but the truth in a masquerade. Alexander Pope liemasqueradetruth Change image and share on social
Genius creates, and taste preserves. Taste is the good sense of genius; without taste, genius is only sublime folly. Alexander Pope createfollygenius Change image and share on social
Satan is wiser now than before, and tempts by making rich instead of poor. Alexander Pope makepoorrich Change image and share on social
Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance. Alexander Pope advancebackdance Change image and share on social
True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, as those move easiest who have learn'd to dance. Alexander Pope artchancedance Change image and share on social
The difference is too nice - Where ends the virtue or begins the vice. Alexander Pope begindifferenceend Change image and share on social
Pride is still aiming at the best houses: Men would be angels, angels would be gods. Aspiring to be gods, if angels fell; aspiring to be angels men rebel. Alexander Pope aimangelaspire Change image and share on social
The most positive men are the most credulous. Alexander Pope credulousmanpositive Change image and share on social
