“What can ennoble sots, or slaves, or cowards? Alas! not all the blood, of all the Howards.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
Work
An Essay on Man: In Four Epistles, to H. St. John, Lord Bolingbroke
A seminal text in the field of philosophy, this work delves into the nature of humanity, the quest for understanding, and the search for meaning in life, presented through a series of four epistles. more
Author
Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope, an English poet, was born on May 21, 1688, and died on May 30, 1744. He is renowned for his wit, satire, and elegant poetry, with his most famous works including 'An Essay on Criticism' and 'The Moral Essays'. Pope's works have had a profound impact on literature and philosophy, both in his time and today. more
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