John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
3491 Alexander Pope 1688-1744 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 3491 |
| AUTHOR: | Alexander Pope (1688–1744) |
| QUOTATION: | Some to church repair, Not for the doctrine, but the music there. These equal syllables alone require, Though oft the ear the open vowels tire; While expletives their feeble aid to join, And ten low words oft creep in one dull line. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Essay on Criticism. Part ii. Line 142. |