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Die of a rose in aromatic pain.

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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Offend her, and she knows not to forgive Oblige her, and she'll hate you while you live.
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Some praise at morning what they blame at night, but always think the last opinion right.
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At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense.
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A generous friendship no cold medium knows, Burns with one love, with one resentment glows.
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Never was it given to mortal man - To lie so boldly as we women can.
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And hence one master-passion in the breast, Like Aaron's serpent, swallows up the rest.
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Oh, when shall Britain, conscious of her claim, Stand emulous of Greek and Roman fame? In living medals see her wars enroll'd, And vanquished realms supply recording gold?
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The people's voice is odd, It is, and it is not, the voice of God.
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Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.
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