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.
WILLIAM COWPERBooks are not seldom talismans and spells.
More William Cowper Quotes
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Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
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God made bees, and bees made honey, God made man, and man made money,
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But oars alone can ne’er prevail To reach the distant coast; The breath of Heaven must swell the sail, Or all the toil is lost.
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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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War’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
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No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
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Heaven’s harmony is universal love.
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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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God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to performs
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Sends Nature forth the daughter of the skies… To dance on earth, and charm all human eyes.
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Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it e’en in age, and at our latest day.
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Spring hangs her infant blossoms on the trees, Rock’d in the cradle of the western breeze.
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Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.
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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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Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
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