William Cowper Quotes
No.	Quotation	Subject
1	The tear that is wiped with a little address may be followed, perhaps, by a smile.	Address
2	Fate steals along with silent tread, Found oftenest in what least we dread; Frowns in the storm with angry brow, But in the sunshine strikes the blow.	Destiny
3	The bird that flutters least is longest on the wing.	Diligence
4	Great contest follows, and much learned dust involves the combatants; each claiming truth, and truth disclaiming both.	Dispute
5	Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.	Fame
6	He is the freeman whom the truth makes free, and all are slaves beside.	Freedom
7	Freedom hath a thousand charms to show, That slaves however contented never know.	Freedom
8	Absence of occupation is not a rest; a mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.	Idleness
9	An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.	Idleness
10	Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct lead Are rarely known to stray.	Knowledge

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