More from Alexander Pope

  1. Unblemish'd let me live, or die unknown; O grant an honest fame, or grant me none!
  2. I find myself just in the same situation of mind you describe as your own, heartily wishing the good, that is the quiet of my country, and …
  3. Nor Fame I slight, nor her favors call; She comes unlooked for, if she comes at all.
  4. Dear, damned, distracting town, farewell! Thy fools no more I'll tease: This year in peace, ye critics, dwell, Ye harlots, sleep at ease!
  5. The flying Rumours gather'd as they roll'd, Scarce any Tale was sooner heard than told; And all who told it, added something new, And all w…
  6. Luxurious lobster-nights, farewell, For sober, studious days!
  7. Nature and Nature's laws lay hid in night: God said, 'Let Newton be!' and all was light.
  8. Who ne'er knew joy but friendship might divide, Or gave his father grief but when he died.

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