English - Poet | November 26, 1731 - April 25, 1800
Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
William Cowper
AbsenceProof
No man can be a patriot on an empty stomach.
PatriotismManPatriotEmptyStomach
A self-made man? Yes, and one who worships his creator.
ManYesCreatorSelf-MadeWhoHis
God made the country, and man made the town.
GodManCountryMadeTown
Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known to stray.
MistakesManStepWayThingsWhom
A fool must now and then be right, by chance.
FoolChanceNowRightNow And Then
The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have passed away.
LiveDayTomorrowYouWillDarkest
Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will.
GodHeartCompassionManWillNever
The dogs did bark, the children screamed, Up flew the windows all; And every soul bawled out, Well done! As loud as he could bawl.
ChildrenSoulWell DoneWindowsDone
No one was ever scolded out of their sins.
OutSinsEverScolded
O solitude, where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst of alarms, Than reign in this horrible place.
SolitudeFaceBetterPlaceDwell
Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.
WisdomHumbleMoreKnowsHe
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