Quote by Edward Young

Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.

Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they

Summary

This quote by Alexander Pope highlights the tendency of some individuals to prioritize their own fame and recognition by flaunting their limited knowledge. The use of "scraps of learning" implies that these individuals possess only a superficial understanding of a subject. They wrongfully believe that by incessantly quoting these limited fragments, they will attain everlasting fame or immortality. Pope's sarcastic tone satirizes those who pursue hollow achievements rather than genuine knowledge or intellectual growth.

By Edward Young

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