“Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise, He who defers this work from day to day, Does on a river's bank expecting stay, Till the whole stream, which stopped him, should be gone, That runs, and as it runs, for ever will run on.”
Quote by Abraham Cowley
Work
Select works [ed. by R. Hurd].
This book is a curated collection of various literary pieces, meticulously edited by R. Hurd. It encompasses a diverse range of writings, likely showcasing the editor's discerning taste and expertise in the literary field. more
Author
Abraham Cowley
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. more
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Source: The Works of Mr Abraham Cowley: Consisting of Those which Were Formerly Printed : and Those which He Design'd for the Press
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Source: Cowley's Essays