Alexander Pope Quotes About Philosophy
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One science only will one genius fit; so vast is art, so narrow human wit.
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You eat, in dreams, the custard of the day.
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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend.
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See skulking Truth to her old cavern fled, Mountains of Casuistry heap'd o'er her head! Philosophy, that lean'd on Heav'n before, Shrinks to her second cause, and is no more. Physic of Metaphysic begs defence, And Metaphysic calls for aid on Sense! See Mystery to Mathematics fly!
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Tis true, 'tis certain; man, though dead, retains Part of himself; the immortal mind remains.
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A man of business may talk of philosophy; a man who has none may practice it.
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