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Quote by Alexander Pope
One who is too wise an observer of the business of others, like on

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

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Behold the child, by Natures kindly law pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw. – Alexander Pope

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