Affront Quote by William Cowper Download Open image “A moral, sensible, and well-bred manWill not affront me, and no other can.” — William Cowper ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Affront Courtesy Manners Moral Sensible Wells
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And hast thou sworn on every slight pretence, Till perjuries are common as bad pence, While thousands, careless of the damning sin, Kiss the… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
No wild enthusiast could rest, till half the world like him was possessed. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
Admirals extolled for standing still, or doing nothing with a deal of skill. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
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Stamps God's own name upon a lie just made, To turn a penny in the way of trade. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
But oars alone can ne'er prevail To reach the distant coast; The breath of Heaven must swell the sail, Or all the toil is… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
But conversation, choose what theme we may, And chiefly when religion leads the way, Should flow, like waters after summer show'rs, Not as if… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
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But animated nature sweeter still, to soothe and satisfy the human ear. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
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