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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The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose. Go to Quote / Comment
You told me, I remember, glory, built On selfish principles, is shame and guilt; The deeds that men admire as half divine, Stark naught, because corrupt in their design. Strange doctrine this! that without scruple tears The laurel that the very lightning spares; Brings down the warrior 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
Freedom hath a thousand charms to show, That slaves however contented never know. Go to Quote / Comment
Man disavows, and Deity disowns me: hell might afford my miseries a shelter; therefore hell keeps her ever-hungry mouths all bolted against me. Go to Quote / Comment