You purchase pain with all that joy can give and die of nothing but a rage to live.
Alexander Pope
Quotes by Alexander Pope
- Alexander Pope lived during the 17th and 18th centuries (1688–1744).
- He was a central figure in the Neoclassical literary tradition and often emphasized reason, virtue, and satirical wit.
- Born in England, Pope was a Catholic during a time of Protestant dominance, which influenced his views on society and morality.