Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for a time, leave us the weaker ever after.
Alexander PopeContent if hence th' unlearn'd their wants may view, The learn'd reflect on what before they knew.
Alexander PopeThe character of covetousness, is what a man generally acquires more through some niggardliness or ill grace in little and inconsiderable things, than in expenses of any consequence.
Alexander Pope