Whoever thinks a faultless piece to see, Thinks what ne'er was, nor is, nor e'er shall be, In every work regard the writer's end, Since none can compass more than they intend; And if the means be just, the conduct true, Applause, in spite of trivial faults, is due.
Alexander PopeGet your enemy to read your works in order to mend them, for your friend is so much your second self that he will judge too like you.
Alexander PopeTo observations which ourselves we make, we grow more partial for th' observer's sake.
Alexander PopeSome people will never learn anything, for this reason, because they understand everything too soon.
Alexander Pope