“Never find fault with the absent.”
Quote by Alexander Pope
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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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“The hungry judges soon the sentence sign, and wretches hang that jurymen may dine.”
“Extremes in nature equal ends produce; In man they join to some mysterious use.”
Source: Moral essays
“Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.”
“Of Manners gentle, of Affections mild; In Wit a man; Simplicity, a child.”
“On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Reasons the card, but passion the gale.”
Source: The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: With a Sketch of the Author's Life
Source: The works of Alexander Pope. With a selection of explanatory notes, and the account of his life by dr. Johnson