Alexander Pope ( 10 of 261 )
Our proper bliss depends on what we blame.
Our proper bliss depends on what we blame.
A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious read more
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.
In the worst inn's worst room, with mat half hung.
In the worst inn's worst room, with mat half hung.
There still remains to mortify a wit
The many-headed monster of the pit.
There still remains to mortify a wit
The many-headed monster of the pit.
'Tis with our judgments as our watches, none
Go just alike, yet each believes his own.
'Tis with our judgments as our watches, none
Go just alike, yet each believes his own.
A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price tag has been left.
A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price tag has been left.
Blessed is he who expects nothing for he shall never be disappointed.
Blessed is he who expects nothing for he shall never be disappointed.
Here, thou, great Anna! whom three realms obey,
Dost sometimes counsel take--and sometimes tea.
Here, thou, great Anna! whom three realms obey,
Dost sometimes counsel take--and sometimes tea.
Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.
Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.
Fear not the anger of the wise to raise;
Those best can fear reproof who merit praise.
Fear not the anger of the wise to raise;
Those best can fear reproof who merit praise.
