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Alexander Pope Quotes

Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: poet
Nationality: english
Birth: May 21, 1688 - May 30, 1744

Topics

Man Happy Desire Want Others Never

I think my heart is quite selfish. If I followed my heart, I would not be a good person. But I have moral principles. I have to sit down and reflect.

Good Heart Selfish Think Good Person

Virginians were no more angels or philanthropists than people to the north or to the south of them. They were moved by their affections, their interest, and their resentments, just as humanity is moved today.

John Sergeant Wise

Today People Humanity Angels More

I quit my band in New York City in 1969 and I got really angry at them. I got angry at one of my guitar players and I dove over the drum set and we got into a fight.

Fight Angry New York City Guitar

Sit down and put down everything that comes into your head and then you're a writer. But an author is one who can judge his own stuff's worth, without pity, and destroy most of it.

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

Judge Worth You Down Without Head

I'm still digging long-established bands like U2 - they're new to me!

Me New Digging Still Like Bands

What do I think about the way most people dress? Most people are not something one thinks about.

Dress People Think Way Something

I can watch cartoons all day!

Day I Can Watch Cartoons All Day

Which, autocracy or democracy, is really better suited to modern China? If we base our judgment upon the intelligence and the ability of the Chinese people, we come to the conclusion that the sovereignty of the people would be far more suitable for us.

Intelligence People Democracy Better

That's how you get surprises, because what movies are all about is surprises.

You Movies Surprises Because Get

I'm a comedian in real life. I always goof around; I'm out-going; and I talk with everybody, especially through Twitter these days!

Life Talk Real Always Through Days

Now that I look back, all the things that I was teased about, became game changers and my strengths. That's what we have to learn as mothers. We push our children so much to be perfect, but it's their imperfections that make them unique.

Children Game Learn Push Look Back

To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose. And if you no longer need them, then that is neither wasteful nor shameful. Can you truthfully say that you treasure something buried so deeply in a cupboard or drawer that you have forgotten its existence?

Purpose You Treasure Important Say

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