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 COWPERFar happier are the dead methinks than they who look for death and fear it every day.
More William Cowper Quotes
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But still remember, if you mean to please, To press your point with modesty and ease.
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If my resolution to be a great man was half so strong as it is to despise the shame of being a little one.
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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection.
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Satire is, more than those he brands, to blame; He hides behind a magisterial air He own offences, and strips others’ bare.
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Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.
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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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When nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
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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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Built God a church and laughed His word to scorn.
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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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Perhaps thou gav’st me, though unseen, a kiss; Perhaps a tear, if souls can weep in bliss.
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Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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The only amarantine flower on earth Is virtue.
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After long drought when rains abundant fall, He hears the herbs and flowers rejoicing all.
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