Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away.
WILLIAM COWPERWhat we admire we praise; and when we praise, Advance it into notice, that its worth Acknowledged, others may admire it too.
More William Cowper Quotes
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Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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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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Some people are more nice than wise.
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The still small voice is wanted.
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A self-made man? Yes, and one who worships his creator.
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Built God a church and laughed His word to scorn.
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Ye fearful saints fresh courage take, The clouds you so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break, With blessings on your head
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The only amarantine flower on earth Is virtue.
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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection.
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Remorse begets reform.
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In a fleshly tomb, I am buried above ground.
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Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will.
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Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
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The rich are too indolent, the poor too weak, to bear the insupportable fatigue of thinking.
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