Quote of the Week, Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope is 3rd Most Quoted Writer in the World
QUOTE: "A little learning is a dangerous thing;
Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring:
There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,
And drinking largely sobers us again."
This quote is said to be by Alexander Pope (born May 21,1688 - died May 30,1744)
IT was in his "Essay on Criticism" which he wrote when he was only 23 years old. He started writing poetry at the early age of twelve. He is perhaps the third most quoted greatest poet behind Shakespeare and Tennyson. He is thought of as the greatest 18th century English poet and was best known for his heroic couplets. He usually wrote in satire but also is famous for translating the works of Homer.
There is a lot of wisdom in this quote. People that think they know what they are talking about but don't., often stick their foot in their own mouth. It relates to how it is better to keep quiet than to look like a fool in the end.
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Post a Commentwonderful quote!!!!
Great poem. I guess Pope was referring to what my dad called an "educated fool." I like the saying, "Better to stay quiet and let people wonder if you're a fool than to speak up and erase all doubt."
You know, I had forgotten that he wrote his Essay on Criticism when he was only 23 years old. Thanks for the quote and info :)
MY father used to say, "Don't show your ignorance unless you are sure of it. Then he would add, there is no such thing as a 'sure' thing!" This reminds me of the dumbest thing I ever did. I'll have to writ about it.hahah!
Great quote...wish I had practiced its wisdome more.
Interesting...
Neat!
Very cool.
Wonderful quote. Great article!
What a wonderful quote. Something we can all learn from :)