Authors, like coins, grow dear as they grow old It is the rust we value, not the gold.
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But let a lord once own the happy lines, How the wit brightens how the style refines.Alexander Pope
Genuine religion is not so much a matter of feeling as a matter of principle.
Alexander Pope
Envy will merit, as its shade pursue, But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
Alexander Pope
Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
Alexander Pope
Some are bewilder'd in the Maze of Schools,
And some made Coxcombs Nature meant but Fools.
Alexander Pope
Who reasons wisely is not therefore wise His pride in reasoning, not in acting, lies.
Alexander Pope
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