The only amarantine flower on earth Is virtue.
WILLIAM COWPERKnowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.
More William Cowper Quotes
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What we admire we praise; and when we praise, Advance it into notice, that its worth Acknowledged, others may admire it too.
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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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Perhaps thou gav’st me, though unseen, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss.
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Absence of occupation is not rest; A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.
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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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The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
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Habits are soon assumed; but when we strive to strip them off, ’tis being flayed alive.
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But still remember, if you mean to please, To press your point with modesty and ease.
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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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After long drought when rains abundant fall, He hears the herbs and flowers rejoicing all.
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Heaven’s harmony is universal love.
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Pleasure is labour too, and tires as much.
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O Winter, ruler of the inverted year!
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[My kitten’s] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.
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A heretic, my dear sir, is a fellow who disagrees with you regarding something neither of you knows anything about.
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