Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. - Alexander Pope

" "

Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll;
Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.

beauty poetry worth soul
English
Collect this quote

About Alexander Pope

Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 – 30 May 1744) was a poet and satirist of the Augustan period and one of its greatest artistic exponents. Considered the foremost English poet of the early 18th century and a master of the heroic couplet, he is best known for satirical and discursive poetry.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Alternative Names: Pope the Poet • Alexander I Pope • Alexander, I Pope
Full Quote All quotes from Alexander Pope Similar Quotes by other Originators
Try QuoteGPT

Chat naturally about what you need. Each answer links back to real quotes with citations.

Shorter versions of this quote

Originators like Alexander Pope:
John Dryden William Cowper Lord Byron John Milton William Shakespeare

Additional quotes by Alexander Pope

Therefore they who say our thoughts are not our own because they resemble the Ancients, may as well say our faces are not our own, because they are like our Fathers: And indeed it is very unreasonable, that people should expect us to be Scholars, and yet be angry to find us so.
Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from
Find Similar
Unlimited Quote Collections

Organize your favorite quotes without limits. Create themed collections for every occasion with Premium.

Get Premium Today