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Abraham Cowley was a 17th-century English poet renowned for his elegant poetic style and profound literary thoughts. His works had a profound impact on the literary world of his time and are considered among the representative figures of classical poetry.

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Famous Abraham Cowley Quotes

“Ah, yet, e'er I descend to th' grave, May I a small House and a large Garden have. And a few Friends, and many Books both true, Both wise, and both delightful too. And since Love ne'er will from me flee, A mistress moderately fair, And good as Guardian angels are, Only belov'd and loving me.”

May Book House Wise Angel Fairs Garden Possession Graves Delightful Guardian Mistress Guardian Angel Few Friends Loving Me

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“I confess I love littleness almost in all things. A little convenient estate, a little cheerful house, a little company, and a little feast.”

Littles House Company All Things Estates Cheerful Convenient

Book:The Poems of Abraham Cowley

Source: The Poems of Abraham Cowley

“I never had any other desire so strong, and so like covetousness, as that ... I might be master at last of a small house and a large garden, with very moderate conveniences joined to them, and there dedicate the remainder of my life to the culture of them and the study of nature.”

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Book:The Poems of Abraham Cowley

Source: The Poems of Abraham Cowley

“May I a small house and large garden have; And a few friends, And many books, both true.”

May Book House Garden Gardening Few Friends

Book:Poems

Source: Poems