Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
WILLIAM COWPERThus happiness depends, as nature shows, less on exterior things than most suppose.
More William Cowper Quotes
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Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.
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The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.
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Perhaps thou gav’st me, though unseen, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss.
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The bird that flutters least is longest on the wing.
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The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
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God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.
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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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Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume; And we are weeds without it.
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Remorse begets reform.
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England with all thy faults, I love thee still– My country! and, while yet a nook is left Where English minds and manners may be found, Shall be constrained to love thee.
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I am out of humanity’s reach.I must finish my journey alone,Never hear the sweet music of speech;I start at the sound of my own.
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Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in
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Spring hangs her infant blossoms on the trees, Rock’d in the cradle of the western breeze.
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Tea – the cups that cheer but not inebriate.
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The nurse sleeps sweetly, hired to watch the sick, / whom, snoring, she disturbs.
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