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.”
WILLIAM COWPERVariety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.
More William Cowper Quotes
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War’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
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We turn to dust, and all our mightiest works die too.
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Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
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Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour;
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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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An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.
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Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
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O Winter, ruler of the inverted year!
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Vice stings us even in our pleasures, but virtue consoles us even in our pains.
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The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
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Absence of occupation is not rest; A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.
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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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Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.
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Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer keeps the Christian’s armor bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.
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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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