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Wisdom Quotes by Alexander Pope
- No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were…
- Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
- Tis but a part we see, and not a whole.
- The bookful blockhead, ignorantly read With loads of learned lumber in his head.
- Not to go back is somewhat to advance, and men must walk, at least, before they dance.
- Who reasons wisely is not therefore wise; His pride in reasoning, not in acting, lies
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