William Cowper quotes - page 10

William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist, regarded as one of the foremost poets of the 18th century. His works combined keen observation of everyday life with deep religious feeling. He influenced the Romantic movement and remains celebrated for his accessible and heartfelt poetry. Here are 242 of his quotes:

A life all turbulence and noise may seem To him that leads it wise and to be praised, But wisdom is a pearl with most success Sought in still waters. (William Cowper)
Religion does not censure or excludeUnnumbered pleasures, harmlessly pursued. View quote
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Tis pleasant, through the loopholes of retreat, To peep at such a world to see the stir Of the great Babel, and not feel the crowd. View quote
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It is a terrible thought, that nothing is ever forgotten that not an oath is ever uttered that does not continue to vibrate through all times, in the wide spreading current of sound that not a prayer is lisped, that its record is not to be found st. View quote
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Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round, And, while the bubbling and loud hissing urn Throws up a steamy column and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful ev. View quote
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Lord, it is my chief complaint, That my love is weak and faint Yet I love thee and adore, Oh for grace to love thee more. View quote
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Far happier are the dead methinks than they who look for death and fear it every day. View quote
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A tale should be judicious, clear, succinct The language plain, and incidents well linkd Tell not as new what evry body knows and, new or old, still hasten to a close. View quote
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E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. View quote
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Could he with reason murmur at his case, Himself sole author of his own disgrace. View quote
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All constraint, Except what wisdom lays on evil men, Is evil. (William Cowper)
This cabin, Mary, in my sight appears, Built as it has been in our waning years, A rest afforded to our weary feet, Preliminary to the last retreat. View quote
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The nurse sleeps sweetly, hired to watch the sick, Whom, snoring, she disturbs. View quote
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The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear And something, every day they live, To pity, and perhaps forgive. View quote
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A 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. View quote
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Men deal with life as children with their play,Who first misuse, then cast their toys away. View quote
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Vice stings us even in our pleasures, But virtue consoles us even in our pains. View quote
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William Cowper

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Occupation: English Poet
Born: November 26, 1731
Died: April 25, 1800
Quotes count: 242
Wikipedia: William Cowper

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