Quotes & Sayings

Extremes in nature equal ends produce; In man they join to some mysterious use.

Alexander Pope

The vulgar boil, the learned roast, an egg.

Alexander Pope

Know then this truth, enough for man to know virtue alone is happiness below.

Alexander Pope

Party-spirit at best is but the madness of many for the gain of a few.

Alexander Pope

Know then thyself, presume not God to scan; The proper study of mankind is man.

Alexander Pope

All nature is but art unknown to thee.

Alexander Pope

Fools admire, but men of sense approve.

Alexander Pope

Men must be taught as if you taught them not, and things unknown proposed as things forgot.

Alexander Pope

Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be.

Alexander Pope