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One thought of thee puts all the pomp to flight Priests, tapers, temples, swim before my sight.

Alexander Pope

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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That each from other differs, first confess next that he varies from himself no less.
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With ev'ry pleasing, ev'ry prudent part, Say, what can Chloe want?-She wants a heart.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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E'en Sunday shines no Sabbath day to me.
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In death a hero, as in life a friend!
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A naked lover bound and bleeding lies!
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Some men's wit is like a dark lantern, which serves their own turn and guides them their own way, but is never known (according to the Scripture phrase) either to shine forth before men, or to glorify their Father in heaven.
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Reason, however able, cool at best, Cares not for service, or but serves when prest, Stays till we call, and then not often near.
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Whate'er the passion, knowledge, fame, or pelf, Not one will change his neighbor with himself.
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In faith and hope the world will disagree, but all mankind's concern is charity.
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But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his pre-existent state?
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To rest, the cushion and soft dean invite, who never mentions hell to ears polite.
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Where London's column, pointing at the skies, Like a tall bully, lifts the head, and lies.
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