Quote by Alexander Pope
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.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses a desire for an end to the troubling divisions among humanity caused by partisan ideologies. They view such divisions as the irrational result of manipulation by a small group of individuals who benefit from the discord, while the majority suffers. The quote reflects a yearning for unity and harmony, suggesting that the prevailing divisions driven by political interests are detrimental to the collective wellbeing of society.