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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Truth is the golden girdle of the globe.
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After long drought when rains abundant fall, He hears the herbs and flowers rejoicing all.
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Remorse, the fatal egg by pleasure laid, In every bosom where her nest is made, Hatched by the beams of truth, denies him rest, And proves a raging scorpion in his breast.
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Tea – the cups that cheer but not inebriate.
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…So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
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Habits are soon assumed; but when we strive to strip them off, ’tis being flayed alive.
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Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.
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O solitude, where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst of alarms, Than reign in this horrible place.
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There is in souls a sympathy with sounds: And as the mind is pitch’d the ear is pleased With melting airs, or martial, brisk or grave; Some chord in unison with what we hear Is touch’d within us, and the heart replies.
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God made the country, and man made the town.
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Ye therefore who love mercy, teach your sons to love it, too.
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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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Absence of occupation is not rest; A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.
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The cares of today are seldom those of tomorrow, and when we lie down at night we may safely say to most of our troubles, “Ye have done your worst, and we shall see you no more.”
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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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