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And not a vanity is given in vain.

Alexander Pope

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Alexander Pope
Age: 56 †
Born: 1688
Born: May 21
Died: 1744
Died: May 30
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For he lives twice who can at once employ, The present well, and e'en the past enjoy.
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Unblemish'd let me live or die unknown Oh, grant an honest fame, or grant me none!
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Pleas'd look forward, pleas'd to look behind,And count each birthday with a grateful mind.
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Sure of their qualities and demanding praise, more go to ruined fortunes than are raised.
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One science only will one genius fit so vast is art, so narrow human wit.
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At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense.
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