585 Quotes by William Cowper

But truths on which depends our main concern, That 'tis our shame and misery not to learn, Shine by the side of every path we tread With such a lustre he that runs may read.

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

And, of all lies (be that one poet's boast) / The lie that flatters I abhor the most.

All zeal for a reform, that gives offence To peace and charity, is mere pretence.

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.

The still small voice is wanted.

Laugh at all you trembled at before.

Absence of proof is not proof of absence.

Visitors are insatiable devourers of time, and fit only for those who, if they did not visit, would do nothing