But where's the man who counsel can bestow, Still pleased to teach, and yet not proud to know.
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I believe it is no wrong Observation, that Persons of Genius, and those who are most capable of Art, are always fond of Nature, as such are chiefly sensible, that all Art consists in the Imitation and Study of Nature. On the contrary, People of the common Level of Understanding are principally delighted with the Little Niceties and Fantastical Operations of Art, and constantly think that finest which is least Natural.Alexander Pope
Just as the twig is bent the tree is inclined.
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Vital spark of heavenly flame.
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Never elated when someone's oppressed, never dejected when another one's blessed.
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True friendship's laws are by this rule expressed, Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.
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The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read With loads of learned lumber in his head.
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