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Quote by William Cowper

“Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise that has surviv'd the fall!”

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This book is a compilation of poems that explore a wide range of subjects and emotions, showcasing the beauty and depth of the poetic form. more

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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

“Thyself and thy belongings Are not thine own so proper, as to waste Thyself upon thy virtues, they on thee. Heaven doth with us as we with torches do, Not light them for themselves; for if our virtues Did not go forth of us 't were all alike As if we had them not. Spirits are not finely touch'd But to fine issues; nor Nature never lends The smallest scruple of her excellence, But, like a thrifty goddess, she determines Herself the glory of a creditor - Both thanks and use.”

Source: The Comedies, Histories, Tragedies, and Poems of William Shakspere: Merry wives of Windsor. Twelfth night. As you like it. Measure for measure

“The primal duties shine aloft, like stars; The charities that soothe, and heal, and bless, Are scattered at the feet of Man, like flowers.”

Men Stars Feet Flower Duty Shining Charity Heal Bless Primal

Book:The Excursion,: Being a Portion of The Recluse, a Poem

Source: The Excursion,: Being a Portion of The Recluse, a Poem

“Live while you live, the epicure would say, And seize the pleasures of the present day; Live while you live the sacred preacher cries, And give to God each moment as it flies. Lord, in my views let both united be; I live to pleasure when I live to thee.”

Giving Moments Pleasure United Views Lord Cry Sacred Thee Preacher Present Day

Book:The family expositor: or, A paraphrase and version of the New Testament; with critical notes, and a practical improvement of each section ...

Source: The family expositor: or, A paraphrase and version of the New Testament; with critical notes, and a practical improvement of each section ...

“The soul's calm sunshine, and the heartfelt joy.”

Soul Joy Calm Sunshine Heartfelt

Author:Alexander Pope

“Happy he who far from business persuits Tills and re-tills his ancestral lands With oxen of his own breeding Having no slavish yoke about his neck.”