Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man. Placed in an isthmus of a middle state, A being darkly wise and rudely great: With too much knowledge for the sceptic sice, With too much weakness for the stoic’s pride, He hangs between; in doubt to act or rest; […]
Alexander Pope Quotes
Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.
Dogs, ye have had your day!
I am his Highness’ dog at Kew; Pray tell me, sir, whose dog are you?
To err is human, to forgive divine.
This long disease, my life.
In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind’s concern is charity.
“Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed” was the ninth beatitude.
Like strength is felt from hope and from despair.
Damn with faint praise, assent with civil leer, And, without sneering, teach the rest to sneer; Willing to wound, and yet afraid to strike, Just hint a fault, and hesitate dislike; Alike reserved to blame or to commend, A timorous foe, and a suspicious friend; Dreading even fools, by flatterers besieged, And so obliging that […]
