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Some praise at morning what they blame at night, but always think the last opinion right.

Alexander Pope

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Not always actions show the man we find who does a kindness is not therefore kind.
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An atheist is but a mad, ridiculous derider of piety, but a hypocrite makes a sober jest of God and religion he finds it easier to be upon his knees than to rise to a good action.
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The world forgetting, by the world forgot. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! Each pray'r accepted, and each wish resign'd
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Fame can never make us lie down contentedly on a deathbed.
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Fondly we think we honor merit then, when we but praise ourselves in other men.
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Let such teach others who themselves excel, And censure freely who have written well.
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The spider's touch, how exquisitely fine! Feels at each thread, and lives along the line.
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Age and want sit smiling at the gate.
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