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Quotes by William Cowper

He who finds thought that lets us penetrate even a little deeper into the eternal mystery of nature has been granted great grace. He who, in addition, experiences the recognition, sympathy, and help of the best minds of his times, had been given almost more happiness than one man can bear.

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
Source: Task (bk. III, l. 41)
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"...they whom Truth and Wisdom lead, Can gather honey from a weed."

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
Source: The Pineapple And The Bee
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His wit invites you by his looks to come, But when you knock, it never is at home.

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
Source: Conversation. Line 303.
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No wild enthusiast ever yet could rest, till half mankind were, like himself, possest.

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
 
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But war 's a game which were their subjects wise Kings would not play at.

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
 
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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 : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
Source: The Task
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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.

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
Source: An inscription for the small cabin, a Hermitage, in the author's garden
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As if the world and they were hand and glove.

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
Source: Table Talk. Line 173.
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The solemn fop; significant and budge; A fool with judges, amongst fools a judge.

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
Source: Conversation. Line 299.
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He would not, with a peremptory tone, Assert the nose upon his face his own.

William Cowper : English poet
William Cowper (1731 - 1800)
Source: Conversation. Line 121.
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