"To err is human, to forgive, divine" this quote is from -

A

The Dunciad

B

An Essay on Man

C

The Rape of the Lock

D

An Essay on Criticism

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The quote “To err is human, to forgive, divine” is from An Essay on Criticism by Alexander Pope 

Explanation:

  • An Essay on Criticism is a didactic poem written in heroic couplets.

  • Pope was inspired by Horace’s Ars Poetica, and the poem provides guidance on literary criticism and moral conduct.

About Alexander Pope:

  • A leading poet of the English Augustan Age, renowned for epigrammatic wit.

  • Known as a Mock-Heroic poet, his works combine intricate ideas with polished language.

Notable Works:

  • An Essay on Criticism

  • The Rape of the Lock

  • The Dunciad

  • An Essay on Man

  • Eloisa to Abelard

  • Windsor-Forest

Famous Quotes by Pope:

  • “A little learning is a dangerous thing.”

  • “To err is human, to forgive, divine.”

  • “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.”

  • “Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.”

  • “Hope springs eternal in the human breast.”

  • “The proper study of mankind is man.”

Source: Britannica

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