“ To err is human, to forgive, divine. ”
Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism (1711). copy citation
Author | Alexander Pope |
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Source | An Essay on Criticism |
Topic | humanity forgiveness error |
Date | 1711 |
Language | English |
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Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/7409/7409-h/7409-h.htm |
Context
“To what base ends, and by what abject ways, Are mortals urged, through sacred lust of praise! Ah, ne'er so dire a thirst of glory boast, Nor in the critic let the man be lost Good-nature and good sense must ever join; To err is human, to forgive, divine.
But if in noble minds some dregs remain, Not yet purged off, of spleen and sour disdain; Discharge that rage on more provoking crimes, Nor fear a dearth in these flagitious times. No pardon vile obscenity should find,” source
But if in noble minds some dregs remain, Not yet purged off, of spleen and sour disdain; Discharge that rage on more provoking crimes, Nor fear a dearth in these flagitious times. No pardon vile obscenity should find,” source