/Quotes
10 quotes

Alexander Pope

~ 1688 - 1744

Alexander Pope (1688–1744) was an English poet, best known for his satirical verse, epigrams, and translations. He is celebrated for his skill in the use of the heroic couplet and his works, such as "The Rape of the Lock" and "The Dunciad," are considered among the greatest in English literature.

  1. Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.

    Alexander Pope
    #expectation#contentment#disappointment

  2. The same ambition can destroy or save, and make a patriot as it makes a knave.

    Alexander Pope
    #ambition#patriotism#duality

  3. Honor and shame from no condition rise. Act well your part: there all the honor lies.

    Alexander Pope
    #honor#shame#integrity

  4. To err is human; to forgive, divine.

    Alexander Pope
    #error#forgiveness#humanity

  5. The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read, With loads of learned lumber in his head.

    Alexander Pope
    #book#ignorance#knowledge

  6. Wit is the lowest form of humor.

    Alexander Pope
    #wit#humor#perspective

  7. A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price tag has been left.

    Alexander Pope
    #art#theory#value

  8. Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest.

    Alexander Pope
    #hope#optimism#humanity

  9. Health consists with temperance alone.

    Alexander Pope
    #health#temperance#wellbeing

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

    Alexander Pope
    #learning#knowledge#caution