“Vice stings us even in our pleasures, but virtue consoles us even in our pains.”
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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