Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
WILLIAM COWPERSome people are more nice than wise.
More William Cowper Quotes
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A self-made man? Yes, and one who worships his creator.
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The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.
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Far happier are the dead methinks than they who look for death and fear it every day.
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And works his sovereign will. Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
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But still remember, if you mean to please, To press your point with modesty and ease.
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Nor rural sights alone, but rural sounds, Exhilirate the spirit, and restore The tone of languid nature.
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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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Habits are soon assumed; but when we strive to strip them off, ’tis being flayed alive.
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Absence of occupation is not rest; A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.
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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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Perhaps thou gav’st me, though unseen, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss.
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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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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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The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
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Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa around, And while the bubbling and loud-hissing urn
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