Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 – 30 May 1744) was an 18th-century English poet, best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer.
No woman ever hates a man for being in love with her, but many a woman hate a man for being a friend to her. Use this quote
They dream in courtship, but in wedlock wake. Use this quote
Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing. Use this quote
Some old men, continually praise the time of their youth. In fact, you would almost think that there were no fools in their days, but unluckily they themselves are left as an example. Use this quote
The most positive men are the most credulous. Use this quote
Fools admire, but men of sense approve. Use this quote
Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot. Use this quote
The learned is happy, nature to explore; The fool is happy, that he knows no more. Use this quote
Slave to no sect, who takes no private road, But looks through Nature up to Nature's God. Use this quote
Extremes in nature equal ends produce; In man they join to some mysterious use. Use this quote