Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope
Alexander Popewas an 18th-century English poet. He is best known for his satirical verse, as well as for his translation of Homer. Famous for his use of the heroic couplet, he is the second-most frequently quoted writer in The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, after Shakespeare...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth21 May 1688
Alexander Pope quotes about
time winter conquer
Time conquers all, and we must time obey.
being-strong exercise mind
In lazy apathy let stoics boast, their virtue fix'd: 't is fix'd as in a frost; contracted all, retiring to the breast; but strength of mind is exercise, not rest.
gentle jokes dullness
Gentle dullness ever loves a joke.
reputation dies
At ev'ry word a reputation dies.
farewell night luxury
Luxurious lobster-nights, farewell, For sober, studious days!
pants glory repose
Who pants for glory, finds but short repose; A breath revives him, or a breath o'erthrows.
woe bears midnight
And bear about the mockery of woe To midnight dances and the public show.
maids letters firsts
Heav'n first taught letters for some wretch's aid, Some banish'd lover, or some captive maid.
glowing guilt delight
How glowing guilt exalts the keen delight!
expression easy conversation
Wit in conversation is only a readiness of thought and a facility of expression, or a quick conception and an easy delivery.
short-love fire forbidden
Love finds an altar for forbidden fires.
assessment mazes plans
A mighty maze! But not without a plan.
genius earth
Consult the Genius of the Place in all.
learning style strange
Such labour'd nothings, in so strange a style, Amaze th' unlearn'd and make the learned smile.