Angry Quote by Alexander Pope
“Therefore they who say our thoughts are not our own because they resemble the Ancients, may as well say our faces are not our own, because they are like our Fathers: And indeed it is very unreasonable, that people should expect us to be Scholars, and yet be angry to find us so.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: An Essay on Man, 1733
The poet argues that if our thoughts are seen as unoriginal, then our faces, inherited from ancestors, should also be considered not our own, highlighting the absurdity of such expectations.
In simple terms: If thoughts aren't ours, faces shouldn't be either; it's unreasonable.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about originality.
Themes
originality
inheritance
identity
logic
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- debate
- critical thinking
- personal identity
- cultural norms
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
self‑perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines personal originality?
- How do ancestry and environment shape us?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex influences on thought.
