The man that dares traduce, because he can with safety to himself, is not a man. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
Manner is all in all, whate'er is writ,The substitute for genius, sense, and wit. — William Cowper Authorship Copy Share Image
Thus happiness depends, as nature shows, less on exterior things than most suppose. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
Some to the fascination of a name, Surrender judgment hoodwinked. — William Cowper Fascination Copy Share Image
Our love is principle, and has its root In reason, is judicious, manly, free. — William Cowper Free life Copy Share Image
To follow foolish precedents, and wink With both our eyes, is easier than to think. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
Forgot the blush that virgin fears impart To modest cheeks, and borrowed one from art. — William Cowper Art Copy Share Image
I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
With spots quadrangular of diamond form, ensanguined hearts, clubs typical of strife, and spades, the emblems of untimely graves. — William Cowper Clubs Copy Share Image
Great contest follows, and much learned dust Involves the combatants; each claiming truth, And truth disclaiming both. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
Man in society is like a flow'r, Blown in its native bed. 'Tis there alone His faculties expanded in full bloom Shine… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
It is a general rule of Judgment, that a mischief should rather be admitted than an inconvenience. — William Cowper Inconvenience Copy Share Image
Ceremony leads her bigots forth, prepared to fight for shadows of no worth. While truths, on which eternal things depend, can hardly… — William Cowper Bigots Copy Share Image
Pity! Religion has so seldom found A skilful guide into poetic ground! The flowers would spring where'er she deign'd to stray And… — William Cowper Flower Copy Share Image
“But it is a sort of April-weather life that we lead in this world. A little sunshine is generally the prelude to… — William Cowper April Copy Share Image
But slaves that once conceive the glowing thought Of freedom, in that hope itself possess All that the contest calls for; spirit,… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
And in that hour, The seeds of cruelty, that since have swell'd To such gigantic and enormous growth, Were sown in human… — William Cowper Animal Copy Share Image
“The dearest idol I have known, Whate'er that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee.… — William Cowper God Copy Share Image
Be it a weakness, it deserves some praise, We love the play-place of our early days; The scene is touching, and the… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
When scandal has new-minted an old lie, Or tax'd invention for a fresh supply, 'Tis call'd a satire, and the world appears… — William Cowper Books Copy Share Image
Acquaint thyself with God, if thou would'st taste His works. Admitted once to his embrace, Thou shalt perceive that thou was blind… — William Cowper Blind Copy Share Image
The slaves of custom and established mode, With pack-horse constancy we keep the road Crooked or straight, through quags or thorny dells,… — William Cowper Bells Copy Share Image
A story, in which native humour reigns, Is often useful, always entertains; A graver fact, enlisted on your side, May furnish illustration,… — William Cowper Comedy Copy Share Image
Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more. — William Cowper Humble Copy Share Image
Stamps God's own name upon a lie just made, To turn a penny in the way of trade. — William Cowper Lying Copy Share Image
What is it but a map of busy life, Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns? — William Cowper Copy Share Image
