Alexander Pope ( 10 of 261 )
An honest man's the noblest work of God.
An honest man's the noblest work of God.
In the worst inn's worst room, with mat half hung.
In the worst inn's worst room, with mat half hung.
The sound must seem an echo to the sense.
The sound must seem an echo to the sense.
Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.
Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.
Fools admire, but men of sense approve.
Fools admire, but men of sense approve.
To err is human; to forgive, divine. -Alexander Pope.
To err is human; to forgive, divine. -Alexander Pope.
Fear not the anger of the wise to raise;
Those best can fear reproof who merit praise.
Fear not the anger of the wise to raise;
Those best can fear reproof who merit praise.
Be niggards of advice on no pretense;
For the worst avarice is that of sense.
Be niggards of advice on no pretense;
For the worst avarice is that of sense.
Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.
Praise undeserved is scandal in disguise.
The glorious fault of angels and of gods.
The glorious fault of angels and of gods.
