Abraham Cowley quotes
Abraham Cowley was an English poet and essayist, recognized as a leading figure of early seventeenth-century literature. His witty metaphysical poetry and scholarly works greatly influenced his contemporaries. He made significant contributions to both poetry and prose, shaping English literary tradition. Here are 45 of his quotes:
Well did he know how Palms by oppression speed,
Victorious, and the Victors sacred Meed!
The Burden lifts them higher. Well did he know,
How a tame stream does wild and dangerous grow
By unjust force; he now with wanton play,
Kisses the smiling Banks, and glides
But his known Channel stopt, begins to roare,
And swell with rage, and buffet the dull shore.
His mutinous waters hurry to the War,
And Troops of Waves come rolling from afar.
Then scorns he such weak stops to his free source,
And overruns the neighboring fields with violent course.
Abraham Cowley
Abraham Cowley
Occupation: English Poet
Born: 1618
Died: July 28, 1667
Quotes count: 45
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