Alexander Pope

Alexander Pope Quotes and Sayings


Alexander Pope Letter to Gay, October 6, 1727

Some people will never learn anything because they understand everything too soon. ~Alexander Pope

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

Fools admire, but men of sense approve. ~Alexander Pope

To err is human, to forgive divine. ~Alexander Pope

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

Be thou the first true merit to befriend, his praise is lost who stays till all commend. ~Alexander Pope