Quotes by Pope, Alexander

Most authors steal their works, or buy. >>

Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins the soul. >>

Why did I write? What sin to me unknown dipped me in ink, my parents , >>

Quotations about Inheritance

A person can receive nothing except it be given him from heaven. >>

Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance. >>

Die and endow a college or a cat. >>

But thousands die without or this or that, die, and endow a college, or a cat: To some, indeed, Heaven grants the happier fate, Tenrich a bastard, or a son they hate.

Pope, Alexander