William Cowper

Where tempests never beat nor billows roar.

Where tempests never beat nor billows roar.

Reasoning at every step he treads, Man yet mistakes his way, Whilst meaner things, whom instinct leads, Are rarely known read more

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

Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.

Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.

The earth was made so various, that the mind of desultory man, studious of change, and pleased with novelty, might read more

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

But truths on which depends our main concern,
That 'tis our shame and misery not to learn,
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But truths on which depends our main concern,
That 'tis our shame and misery not to learn,
Shine by the side of every path we tread
With such a lustre he that runs may read.