Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.
WILLIAM COWPERAnd natural in gesture; much impress’d Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it too; affectionate in look, And tender in address, as well becomes A messenger of grace to guilty men.
More William Cowper Quotes
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Built God a church and laughed His word to scorn.
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The man to solitude accustom’d long, Perceives in everything that lives a tongue; Not animals alone, but shrubs and trees Have speech for him, and understood with ease,
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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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God made the country, and man made the town.
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Heaven’s harmony is universal love.
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The still small voice is wanted.
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The only amarantine flower on earth Is virtue.
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Books are not seldom talismans and spells.
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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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A fretful temper will divide the closest knot that may be tied, by ceaseless sharp corrosion; a temper passionate and fierce may suddenly your joys disperse at one immense explosion.
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But still remember, if you mean to please, To press your point with modesty and ease.
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Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known to stray.
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Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection.
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Tea – the cups that cheer but not inebriate.
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