William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist. One of the most popular poets of his time, Cowper changed the direction of 18th century nature poetry by writing of everyday life and scenes of the English countryside. In many ways, he was one of the forerunners of Romantic poetry.
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Unless a love of virtue light the flame, Satire is, more than those he brands, to blame; He hides behind a magisterial air He own offences, and strips others' bare. Go to Quote / Comment
Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose. Go to Quote / Comment
Low ambition and the thirst of praise. Go to Quote / Comment
Words learned by rote a parrot may rehearse; but talking is not always to converse, not more distinct from harmony divine, the constant creaking of a country sign. Go to Quote / Comment
I am monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute on; but I wish that I could get away And go home to the village of Bruton. Go to Quote / Comment