There is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot.
WILLIAM COWPERThe proud are ever most provoked by pride.
More William Cowper Quotes
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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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God made the country, and man made the town.
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A self-made man? Yes, and one who worships his creator.
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Unless a love of virtue light the flame,
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Still ending, and beginning still.
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Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa around, And while the bubbling and loud-hissing urn
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The bird that flutters least is longest on the wing.
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Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection.
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O Winter, ruler of the inverted year!
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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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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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A fool must now and then be right, by chance
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Absence of occupation is not rest.
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No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
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Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will.
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