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
William Cowper (1815). “Poems”, p.290
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
Men deal with life as children with their play, Who first misuse, then cast their toys away.
'Hope' (1782) l. 127
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
William Cowper (1855). “The complete poetical works of William Cowper, with life and critical notice of his writings”, p.155
