William Cowper Quotes About Liberty

Quotes about: Liberty

• 'Tis liberty alone that gives the flower Of fleeting life its lustre and perfume; And we are weeds without it.

  William Cowper

  Weed, Wisdom, Flower

  William Cowper (1856). “The task, Table talk, and other poems: With critical observations of various authors on his genius and character, and notes, critical and illustrative”, p.271

• To follow foolish precedents, and wink With both our eyes, is easier than to think.

  William Cowper

  Eye, Thinking, Government

  William Cowper (1835). “The Works of William Cowper: Table talk. The task. Tirocinium; or, A review of schools. Miscellaneous poems”, p.316

• Then liberty, like day, Breaks on the soul, and by a flash from Heaven Fires all the faculties with glorious joy.

  William Cowper

  Fire, Joy, Heaven

  William Cowper (1874). “The poetical works of William Cowper, ed: with notes and biographical introd. by William Benham”, p.264

• 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

  Heart, Glowing, Liberty

  William Cowper (1855). “The complete poetical works of William Cowper, with life and critical notice of his writings”, p.186

• For when was public virtue to be found
  Where private was not?

  William Cowper

  Liberty, Virtue, Found

  "The Life and Works of William Cowper: Now First Completed by the Introduction of His "Private Correspondence."".

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