Books Quote by Alexander Pope

“There are readings—of the same text—that are dutiful, readings that map and dissect, readings that hear a rustling of unheard sounds, that count grey…

— A.S. Byatt

“A poet not only has to observe but also absorb all the emotions objectively in order to express them in verse. Only a calm…

— Alok Mishra

If you are an ardent reader, seek not brilliant and erudite texts; otherwise the demon of haughtiness will strike your heart. But like a…

— Ephrem the Syrian

Reading is rapture (or if it isn't, I put the book down meaning to go on with it later, and escape out the side…

— William Maxwell

The thought of judgment, criticism and condemnation must, in time, operate against the one who sets it into motion.

— Ernest Holmes

[When nature appears complicated:] The moment we contemplate it as it is, and attain a position from which we can take a commanding view,…

— John Herschel

Who will ever give counsel, if the counsel be judged by the event, and if it be not found wise, shall therefore be thought…

— Philip Sidney

“The keen spirit seizes the prompt occasion-makes the thought start into action, and at once plans and performs, resolves and executes.”

— Hannah Moore

“those with minds fully braced, upheld, and supported by truth and trust in God will be kept in perfect peace. The mind feasts on…

— Lysa TerKeurst

When the Day of Judgment dawns and people, great and small, come marching in to receive their heavenly rewards, the Almighty will gaze upon…

— Virginia Woolf

“Who reads Incessantly, and to his reading brings not A spirit and judgment equal or superior Uncertain and unsettled still remains, Deep versed in…

— George Fillmore Swain

The keen spirit Seizes the prompt occasion, makes the thought Start into instant action, and at once Plans and performs, resolves and executes!

— Hannah More