“What then remains, but well our power to use,And keep good humour still whate’er we lose?And trust me, dear, good humour can prevail,When airs, and flights, and screams, and scolding fail.Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll;Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul”

English poet of the early 18th century, Alexander Pope is best known for his witty, satirical verse and masterful translations of classical works. His most celebrated works include *The Rape of the Lock*, *The Dunciad*, and *An Essay on Criticism*, which established his reputation as a leading voice in Augustan literature.