No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
WILLIAM COWPERWho loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.
More William Cowper Quotes
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Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour;
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In a fleshly tomb, I am buried above ground.
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An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.
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Absence of occupation is not rest.
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The still small voice is wanted.
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I venerate the man whose heart is warm, Whose hands are pure, whose doctrine and whose life, Coincident, exhibit lucid proof That he is honest in the sacred cause.
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The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
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Would I describe a preacher, I would express him simple, grave, sincere; In doctrine uncorrupt; in language plain, And plain in manner; decent, solemn, chaste,
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Tea – the cups that cheer but not inebriate.
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[My kitten’s] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.
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God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to performs
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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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After long drought when rains abundant fall, He hears the herbs and flowers rejoicing all.
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O Winter, ruler of the inverted year!
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