War’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
WILLIAM COWPERThere is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot.
More William Cowper Quotes
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God made bees, and bees made honey, God made man, and man made money,
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Remorse begets reform.
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And the tear that is wiped with a little address, May be follow’d perhaps by a smile.
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The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue; the only lasting treasure, truth.
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The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear; And something, every day they live, To pity, and perhaps forgive.
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Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away.
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After long drought when rains abundant fall, He hears the herbs and flowers rejoicing all.
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.
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Unless a love of virtue light the flame,
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A fool must now and then be right, by chance
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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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There is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot.
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Elegant as simplicity, and warm As ecstasy.
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Grief is itself a medicine.
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