Quote by Alexander Pope

But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his pre-existent state?

But blind to former as to future fate, what mortal knows his

Summary

This quote reflects on the limitations of human knowledge and understanding. It suggests that humans are unaware of their past lives or what awaits them in the future. The line highlights the idea that mortal beings have no awareness or recollection of any existence they may have had before their current life, emphasizing the mystery and uncertainty surrounding our origins and ultimate destiny.

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By Alexander Pope

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