War’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
WILLIAM COWPERThe bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
More William Cowper Quotes
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While truths, on which eternal things depend, can hardly find a single friend.
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An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.
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In a fleshly tomb, I am buried above ground.
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Satire is, more than those he brands, to blame; He hides behind a magisterial air He own offences, and strips others’ bare.
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A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.
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The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue; the only lasting treasure, truth.
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The cares of today are seldom those of tomorrow, and when we lie down at night we may safely say to most of our troubles, “Ye have done your worst, and we shall see you no more.”
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He that has seen both sides of fifty has lived to little purpose if he has no other views of the world than he had when he was much younger.
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There is in souls a sympathy with sounds: And as the mind is pitch’d the ear is pleased With melting airs, or martial, brisk or grave; Some chord in unison with what we hear Is touch’d within us, and the heart replies.
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But still remember, if you mean to please, To press your point with modesty and ease.
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The bird that flutters least is longest on the wing.
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Nor rural sights alone, but rural sounds, Exhilirate the spirit, and restore The tone of languid nature.
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O solitude, where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst of alarms, Than reign in this horrible place.
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A heretic, my dear sir, is a fellow who disagrees with you regarding something neither of you knows anything about.
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But oars alone can ne’er prevail To reach the distant coast; The breath of Heaven must swell the sail, Or all the toil is lost.
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