Pleasure admitted in undue degree, enslaves the will, nor leaves the judgment free.
WILLIAM COWPERPleasure admitted in undue degree, enslaves the will, nor leaves the judgment free.
WILLIAM COWPERVice stings us even in our pleasures, but virtue consoles us even in our pains.
WILLIAM COWPERI will pray, therefore, for blessings on my friends, even though they cease to be so, and upon my enemies, though they continue such.
WILLIAM COWPERA 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.
WILLIAM COWPERSends Nature forth the daughter of the skies… To dance on earth, and charm all human eyes.
WILLIAM COWPERIn a fleshly tomb, I am buried above ground.
WILLIAM COWPERGod made the country, and man made the town.
WILLIAM COWPERBut still remember, if you mean to please, To press your point with modesty and ease.
WILLIAM COWPERNo man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
WILLIAM COWPERSome people are more nice than wise.
WILLIAM COWPERThrows up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in
WILLIAM COWPERWar’s a game, which, were their subjects wise, Kings would not play at.
WILLIAM COWPERAccomplishments have taken virtue’s place, and wisdom falls before exterior grace.
WILLIAM COWPERJudge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour;
WILLIAM COWPERAbsence of proof is not proof of absence.
WILLIAM COWPERDetested sport, That owes its pleasures to another’s pain.
WILLIAM COWPER