Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing. Alexander Pope capablecunninggenerous Change image and share on social
The most positive men are the most credulous. Alexander Pope credulousmanpositive 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 difference is too nice - Where ends the virtue or begins the vice. Alexander Pope begindifferenceend Change image and share on social
A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity. Alexander Pope beebusinesscrowd 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
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
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
Satan is wiser now than before, and tempts by making rich instead of poor. Alexander Pope makepoorrich Change image and share on social