Alexander Pope Quote - If, presume not to God to scan; The proper study of Mankind is Man. Plac’d on this isthmus of a middle state, a being darkly wise, and rudely great.

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If, presume not to God to scan; The proper study of Mankind is Man. Plac’d on this isthmus of a middle state, a being darkly wise, and rudely great.

"If, presume not to God to scan; The proper study of Mankind is Man. Plac’d on this isthmus of a middle state, a being darkly wise, and rudely great."

— Alexander Pope

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Author: Alexander Pope
Category: Contemplative
Tags: Contemplative God Greatness Kind Men

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Attributed author: Alexander Pope

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