“At ev'ry word a reputation dies.”
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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“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
“Remembrance and reflection how allied. What thin partitions divides sense from thought.”
“There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit.”
Source: The works of Alexander Pope. Containing the principal notes of drs. Warburton and Warton [&c.]. To which are added, some original letters, with additional observations, and memoirs, by W.L. Bowles
“Generally speaking, actors are allowed NO input. Actors are dumb.”
“'Tis not enough your counsel still be true; Blunt truths more mischief than nice falsehoods do.”
Source: An Essay on Criticism