Alexander Pope: Tell (for you can) what is it to be wise? 'Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all other's faults, and feel

Tell (for you can) what is it to be wise? 'Tis but to know how little can be kno — Alexander Pope

Tell (for you can) what is it to be wise? 'Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all other's faults, and feel our own.

Alexander Pope

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