I venerate the man whose heart is warm, Whose hands are pure, whose doctrine and whose life, Coincident, exhibit lucid proof That he is honest in the sacred cause.
WILLIAM COWPERNo traveler e’er reached that blest abode who found not thorns and briers in his road.
More William Cowper Quotes
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No traveler e’er reached that blest abode who found not thorns and briers in his road.
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Accomplishments have taken virtue’s place, and wisdom falls before exterior grace.
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In a fleshly tomb, I am buried above ground.
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Remorse, the fatal egg that pleasure laid.
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Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.
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Ceremony leads her bigots forth, prepared to fight for shadows of no worth.
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What we admire we praise; and when we praise, Advance it into notice, that its worth Acknowledged, others may admire it too.
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Tea – the cups that cheer but not inebriate.
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.
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We are never more in danger than when we think ourselves most secure, nor in reality more secure than when we seem to be most in danger.
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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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[My kitten’s] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.
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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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Great offices will have great talents, and God gives to every man the virtue, temper, understanding, taste, that lifts him into life, and lets him fall just in the niche he was ordained to fill.
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