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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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Unblemish'd let me live or die unknown Oh, grant an honest fame, or grant me none!
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Man, like the generous vine, supported lives the strength he gains is from the embrace he gives.
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Some judge of authors' names, not works, and then Nor praise nor blame the writings, but the men.
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A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
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But if you'll prosper, mark what I advise, Whom age, and long experience render wise.
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To happy convents, bosomed deep in vines, Where slumber abbots, purple as their wines.
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In vain sedate reflections we would make When half our knowledge we must snatch, not take.
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