They whom truth and wisdom lead, can gather honey from a weed.
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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Pleasure admitted in undue degree, enslaves the will, nor leaves the judgment free.
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O solitude, where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst of alarms, Than reign in this horrible place.
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Habits are soon assumed; but when we strive to strip them off, ’tis being flayed alive.
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God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to performs
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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection.
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Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything.
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Skins may differ, but affection Dwells in white and black the same.
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A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.
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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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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flow’r. Blind unbelief is sure to err And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain.
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Variety’s the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.
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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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Accomplishments have taken virtue’s place, and wisdom falls before exterior grace.
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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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