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.
William Cowper

O, popular applause! what heart of man is proof against thy sweet, seducing charms?
William Cowper

Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known to stray.
William Cowper

Remorse, the fatal egg that pleasure laid.
William Cowper

Satan trembles when he sees the weakest saint upon their knees.
William Cowper

The darkest day, if you live till tomorrow, will have past away.
William Cowper

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.
William Cowper

The earth was made so various, that the mind Of desultory man, studious of change, And pleased with novelty, might be indulged.
William Cowper

The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.
William Cowper

The parson knows enough who knows a Duke.
William Cowper

They whom truth and wisdom lead, can gather honey from a weed.
William Cowper

Thus happiness depends, as nature shows, less on exterior things than most suppose.
William Cowper

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.
William Cowper

Where men of judgment creep and feel their way, The positive pronounce without dismay.
William Cowper

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.
William Cowper

Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.
William Cowper