Quote by Alexander Pope

Pride is still aiming at the best houses: Men would be angels, angels would be gods. Aspiring to be gods, if angels fell; aspiring to be angels men rebel.


Pride is still aiming at the best houses: Men would be angel

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent human desire for greatness and perfection. It suggests that human pride leads individuals to strive for the highest attainable status, with some even longing to become angelic or god-like beings. However, should angels fail to remain virtuous, humans would rebel against them, as they now aspire to reach the same elevated position. It emphasizes how ambition and ego can drive humans to believe that they are capable of achieving extraordinary things, but also warns of the potential consequences and conflicts that may arise from such aspirations.

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Pride
By Alexander Pope
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