A perfect judge will read each word of wit with the same spirit that its author writ.

— Alexander Pope

A person who is too nice an observer of the business of the crowd, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity.

— Alexander Pope

A work of art that contains theories is like an object on which the price tag has been left.

— Alexander Pope

Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.

— Alexander Pope

Be not the first by whom the new are tried Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.

— Alexander Pope

Blessed be he who expects nothing for he shall never be disappointed.

— Alexander Pope

Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.

— Alexander Pope

Chaos of thought and passion, all confuse'd.

— Alexander Pope

Death, only death, can break the lasting chain;And here, EV'n then, shall my cold dust remain

— Alexander Pope

Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.

— Alexander Pope