The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose.
WILLIAM COWPERWhen nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
More William Cowper Quotes
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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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A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.
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While truths, on which eternal things depend, can hardly find a single friend.
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…So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
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Heaven’s harmony is universal love.
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God made the country, and man made the town.
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The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear; And something, every day they live, To pity, and perhaps forgive.
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God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.
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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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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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Great offices will have great talents, and God gives to every man the virtue, temper, understanding, taste, that lifts him into life, and lets him fall just in the niche he was ordained to fill.
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What is there in the vale of lifeHalf so delightful as a wife;When friendship, love and peace combineTo stamp the marriage-bond divine?
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Built God a church and laughed His word to scorn.
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Ceremony leads her bigots forth, prepared to fight for shadows of no worth.
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