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Alexander Pope Quotes

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

Biography

Author Profession: Poet
Nationality: English
Born: May 21, 1688
Died: May 30, 1744

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To err is human; to forgive, divine.
Alexander Pope

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

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
Alexander Pope

A little learning is a dangerous thing; Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.
Alexander Pope

Men would be angels, angels would be gods.
Alexander Pope

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

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