Quotes by Pope, Alexander

The ruling passion, be it what it will, The ruling passion conquers re >>

Pride is still aiming at the best houses: Men would be angels, angels >>

For Forms of Government let fools contest; whatever is best administer >>

Quotations about Praise

There's not one wise man among twenty will praise himself. >>

Praise out of season, or tactlessly bestowed, can freeze the heart as >>

There is no praise to beat the sort you can put in your pocket. >>

Praise undeserved, is satire in disguise.

Pope, Alexander