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William Cowper Quotes about Life

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

The Task bk. 2 "The Timepiece" l. 606 (1785) See Behn 1

A life of ease is a difficult pursuit.

William Cowper (1815). “Poems”, p.290

Still ending, and beginning still.

William Cowper (1849). “The Complete Poetical Works of William Cowper, Esq., Including the Copyright Poems, with a Life of the Author, from the Edition of Robert Southey”, p.222

What is it but a map of busy life, Its fluctuations, and its vast concerns?

William COWPER (1835). “The works of his life and letters”, p.37

Our love is principle, and has its root In reason, is judicious, manly, free.

William Cowper (1830). “Poems ... With a sketch of his life and a vindication of his religious principles and character. Third edition, corrected and enlarged. [With a portrait.]”, p.247

A life all turbulence and noise may seem To him that leads it wise and to be praised, But wisdom is a pearl with most success Sought in still waters.

William Cowper (1855). “The complete poetical works of William Cowper, with life and critical notice of his writings”, p.155