One who is too wise an observer of the business of others, like one who is too curious in observing the labor of bees, will often be stung for his curiosity. – Alexander Pope
An excuse is worse than a lie, for an excuse is a lie, guarded. – Alexander Pope
Some old men, continually praise the time of their youth. In fact, you would almost think that there were no fools in their days, but unluckily they themselves are left as an example. – Alexander Pope
For modes of faith let graceless zealots fight, His cant be wrong whose life is in the right. – Alexander Pope