Alexander Pope

To err is human; to forgive, divine.

Forgiveness Human Mistakes

An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded.

Accountability Honesty Integrity

To be angry is to revenge the faults of others on ourselves.

Anger Responsibility Revenge

Better to jump in the water and learn to swim than stand on the shore wondering.

Adventure Improvement Learning

Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends.

Animals Friendship Loyalty

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Fear Risk Wisdom

If you want to know what God thinks about money just look at the people He gives it to.

Divine Religion Wealth

Man never thinks himself happy, but when he enjoys those things which others want or desire.

Envy Gratitude Happiness

Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.

Beauty Character Morality

Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.

Contentment Expectations Gratitude