William CowperWilliam Cowper, (1731-1800) English poet, hymnodist

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 CowperWilliam Cowper
~ William Cowper


Ratings and Comments


vedapushpa, Bengalore India

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 !!

E Archer, NYC

One can only hope!

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