There is a majesty in simplicity.
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- Authors are partial to their wit, 'tis true, But are not critics to their judgment, too? β¨ Alexander Pope (1825). The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: With a Sketch of the Author's Life, p.49
- Careless of censure, nor too fond of fame, Still pleased to praise, yet not afraid to blame, Averse alike to flatter or offend, Not free from faults, nor yet too vain to mend. β¨ Alexander Pope (1835) β¦ βΆ
- Atheists put on false courage and alacrity in the midst of their darkness and apprehensions, like children who, when they fear to go in the dark, will sing for fear. β¨ Alexander Pope, Alexander Chalm β¦ βΆ
- Act well your part, there all the honour lies. β¨ Alexander Pope (1819). The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: In Three Volumes Complete, with His Last Corrections, Additions, and Improvements, Togeth β¦ βΆ
- Satire's my weapon, but I'm too discreet To run amuck, and tilt at all I meet. β¨ The complete poetical works of Alexander Pope.
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