Nathaniel Cotton quotes

Hold the fleet angel fast until he bless thee. (Nathaniel Cotton)
Yet still we hug the dear deceit. View quote
Nathaniel Cotton
Thus hand in hand through life we'll go; Its checker'd paths of joy and woe With cautious steps we'll tread. View quote
Nathaniel Cotton
If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies, And they are fools who roam. The world has nothing to bestow From our own selves our joys must flow, And that dear hut, our home. View quote
Nathaniel Cotton
To be resigned when ills betide, Patient when favours are deni'd, And pleas'd with favours given, - Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part; This is that incense of the heart Whose fragrance smells to heaven. View quote
Nathaniel Cotton
How great his theft, who robs himself! View quote
Nathaniel Cotton
Tis the last act which crowns the play. View quote
Nathaniel Cotton

Nathaniel Cotton

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Occupation: British Poet
Born: 1707
Died: August 2, 1788
Quotes count: 7
Wikipedia: Nathaniel Cotton

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