"I find myself hoping a total end of all the unhappy divisions of mankind by party-spirit, which at best is but the madness of many for the gain of a few."

Truth

Create & Download Quote Image

Select Template

Insight & Reflection

The theme of truth is universal, yet Alexander Pope manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on truth often shapes our reality.

About Alexander Pope

Alexander Pope was an English poet, translator, and satirist of the Enlightenment era who is considered one of the most prominent English poets of the early 18th century. An exponent of Augustan literature, Pope is best known for his satirical and discursive poetry including An Essay on Criticism (1711), The Rape of the Lock (1712–1717), The Dunciad (1728–1743), and for his translations of Homer.

More quotes by Alexander Pope  ’
Editorial Note: This quote is curated and fact-checked by the Quotes Archive Editorial Team. Verified Literature Specialist.

More by Alexander Pope

More about Truth

"True authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Read more  ’

"It is a quiet truth that stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity — an essential principle for the reflective life."

Read more  ’
View all Truth quotes  ’