They whom truth and wisdom lead, can gather honey from a weed.
WILLIAM COWPERJudge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
More William Cowper Quotes
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Oh to have a lodge in some vast wilderness. Where rumors of oppression and deceit, of unsuccessful and successful wars may never reach me anymore.
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The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue; the only lasting treasure, truth.
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Pleasure is labour too, and tires as much.
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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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Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
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Remorse begets reform.
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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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This fond attachment to the well-known place Whence first we started into life’s long race.
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Accomplishments have taken virtue’s place, and wisdom falls before exterior grace.
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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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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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God made bees, and bees made honey, God made man, and man made money,
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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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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Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.
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