William Cowper, (1731-1800) English poet, hymnodist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-9] of 9 William Cowper quotesWilliam Cowper QuotesWilliam Cowper 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 Freedom has a thousand charms to show, That slaves, howe'er contented, never know.~ William Cowper He is the freeman whom the truth makes free, And all are slaves besides.~ William Cowper Then liberty, like day, Breaks on the soul, and by a flash from Heaven Fires all the faculties with glorious joy.~ William Cowper No, Freedom has a thousand charms to show That slaves, howe'er contented, never know.~ William Cowper He is the freeman whom the truth makes free.~ William Cowper 'Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume; And we are weeds without it.~ William Cowper To follow foolish precedents, and wink With both our eyes, is easier than to think.~ William Cowper Absence of occupation is not rest,A mind quite vacant is a mind distress'd.~ William Cowper Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print