Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.
WILLIAM COWPERVice stings us even in our pleasures, but virtue consoles us even in our pains.
More William Cowper Quotes
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After long drought when rains abundant fall, He hears the herbs and flowers rejoicing all.
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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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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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Trials make the promise sweet, Trials give new life to prayer; Trials bring me to His feet, Lay me low, and keep me there.
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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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Absence of occupation is not rest; A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.
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Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer keeps the Christian’s armor bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.
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No traveler e’er reached that blest abode who found not thorns and briers in his road.
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There is a pleasure in poetic pains / Which only poets know.
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All we behold is miracle.
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There is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot.
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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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England with all thy faults, I love thee still– My country! and, while yet a nook is left Where English minds and manners may be found, Shall be constrained to love thee.
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No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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