"Absence from whom we love is worse than death, and frustrates hope severer than despair."
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Quotes by William Cowper
William Cowper (1731-1800) was an influential English poet and hymn writer whose introspective works explored themes of nature, faith, and human emotion. Born in Hertfordshire, Cowper faced numerous personal struggles, including bouts of depression and a profound crisis of faith, yet he transformed these experiences into poignant poetry. His legacy includes timeless hymns such as “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood,” which continue to resonate with readers today. Cowper's unique voice and deep empathy solidify his place as a key figure in the English literary canon.
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"God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm."
William Cowper
"Existence is a strange bargain. Life owes us little; we owe it everything. The only true happiness comes from squandering ourselves for a purpose."
William Cowper
"Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more."
William Cowper
"Where men of judgment creep and feel their way, The positive pronounce without dismay."
William Cowper