Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
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Dim and remote the joys of saints I see;Nor envy them, that heav'n I lose for thee.
Alexander Pope
But as the world, harmoniously confused, Where order in variety we see And where, tho' all things differ, all agree.
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Some have at first for Wits then Poets past, Turned Critics next, and proved plain fools at last.
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Many men have been capable of doing a wise thing, more a cunning thing, but very few a generous thing.
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When man's whole frame is obvious to a flea.
Alexander Pope
Truths would you teach, or save a sinking land All fear, none aid you, and few understand.
Alexander Pope
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