Alexander Pope Quote - A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age.

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A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age.

"A patriot is a fool in ev’ry age."

— Alexander Pope

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Author: Alexander Pope
Category: Critical
Tags: Critical Integrity Ironic Patriotism Satire

Meaning of this quote

The surrounding satire describes how fashionable cynicism mocks principled patriots.

Key takeaway: Read political satire in context before treating it as direct advice.

Origin of the quote

The Complete Poetical Works of Alexander Pope — PDF page 405.

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Attributed author: Alexander Pope

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