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 COWPERWhen nations are to perish in their sins, ’tis in the Church the leprosy begins.
More William Cowper Quotes
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Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away.
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The only amaranthine flower on earth is virtue; the only lasting treasure, truth.
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The only amarantine flower on earth Is virtue.
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The proud are ever most provoked by pride.
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We turn to dust, and all our mightiest works die too.
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Pleasure is labour too, and tires as much.
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Maintains its hold with such unfailing sway, We feel it e’en in age, and at our latest day.
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[My kitten’s] gambols are not to be described, and would be incredible, if they could.
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Deep in unfathomable mines Of never failing skill He treasures up his bright designs,
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The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
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Events of all sorts creep or fly exactly as God pleases.
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Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
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The rich are too indolent, the poor too weak, to bear the insupportable fatigue of thinking.
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Absence of occupation is not rest.
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…So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
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