“But many a crime deemed innocent on earth Is registered in Heaven; and these no doubt Have each their record, with a curse annex'd.”
Quote by William Cowper
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William Cowper
William Cowper, a renowned English poet, was born on November 26, 1731, and died on April 25, 1800. Known for his lyrical and satirical poems, Cowper's works held a significant place in English literature during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. more
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“Without one friend, above all foes, Britannia gives the world repose.”
Source: The Complete Poetical Works of William Cowper: With Life, and Critical Notice of His Writings. Eight Engravings on Steel
Source: The Life and Works of William Cowper: His life and letters by William Hayley. Now first completed by the introduction of Cowper's private correspondence
“All constraint, / Except what wisdom lays on evil men, / Is evil.”
Source: The poetical works of William Cowper: Complete ed., with memoir, explanatory notes etc
Source: The Works of Cowper and Thompson: Including Many Letters and Poems Never Before Published in this Country. With a New and Interesting Memoir of the Life of Thomson
Source: The poetical works of William Cowper, ed: with notes and biographical introd. by William Benham
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“That good diffused may more abundant grow.”
Source: The Poetical Works of William Cowper: With Life ; Six Engravings on Steel
“Whoever keeps an open ear For tattlers will be sure to hear The trumpet of contention.”
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