Alexander Pope quote: Then say not man's imperfect, Heav'n in fault;. Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought.

Then say not man's imperfect, Heav'n in fault;. Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought.

~ Alexander Pope ~

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Then say not man's imperfect, Heav'n in fault;. Say rather, man's as perfect as he ought.

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