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Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always To be Blest.

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Be thou the first true merit to befriend, his praise is lost who stays till all commend.
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So man, who here seems principal alone, Perhaps acts second to some sphere unknown Touches some wheel, or verges to some goal 'Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.
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Search then the ruling passion there alone, The wild are constant, and the cunning known The fool consistent, and the false sincere Priests, princes, women, no dissemblers here.
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I never knew any man in my life who could not bear another's misfortunes perfectly like a Christian.
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A brain of feathers, and a heart of lead.
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I as little fear that God will damn a man that has charity, as I hope that the priests can save one who has not.
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Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
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Bear, like the Turk, no brother near the throne.
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Horses (thou say'st) and asses men may try, And ring suspected vessels ere they buy But wives, a random choice, untried they take They dream in courtship, but in wedlock wake Then, nor till then, the veil's removed away, And all the woman glares in open day.
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As some to Church repair, not for the doctrine, but the music there.
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Modest plainness sets off sprightly wit, For works may have more with than does 'em good, As bodies perish through excess of blood.
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Consult the genius of the place, that paints as you plant, and as you work.
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Death, only death, can break the lasting chain And here, ev'n then, shall my cold dust remain
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