William Cowper, (1731-1800) English poet, hymnodist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page William Cowper Quote “But slaves that once conceive the glowing thought Of freedom, in that hope itself possess All that the contest calls for; spirit, strength, The scorn of danger, and united hearts, The surest presage of the good they seek.”William Cowper ~ William Cowper (1731-1800) English poet, hymnodist Liberty , Poetic , Slavery , Free Thought , Strength , Unity , Goodness Ratings and Comments Reply vedapushpa, Bengalore India 3/10/15 This is as much true of many kinds of ;slavery' that we would have submitted ourselves as in the name of politcal ideologies or familial authority !! Reply Anonymous, Washington 3/10/15 Reply jim, Austin Tx 3/10/15 Reply E Archer, NYC 3/13/15 One can only hope! SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This William Cowper quote is found in these categories: Liberty quotes Poetic quotes Slavery quotes Free Thought quotes Strength quotes Unity quotes Goodness quotes About William Cowper Bio of William Cowper Quotations by William Cowper Books by/about William Cowper William Cowper videos William Cowper on Wikipedia Astrological chart for William Cowper