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 path of sorrow and that path alone, leads to a land where sorrow is unknown. Go to Quote / Comment
Man may dismiss compassion from his heart, but God never will. Go to Quote / Comment
A self-made man? Yes, and one who worships his creator. Go to Quote / Comment
Manner is all in all whatever is writ, the substitute for genius sense and wit 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