Cowper

Famous quotes containing the word cowper:

“Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass,
The mere materials with which wisdom builds,
Till smoothed and squared and fitted to its place,
Does but encumber whom it seems to enrich.
Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much;
Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.”
—William Cowper (1731–1800)

“I cannot talk with civet in the room,
A fine puss-gentleman that’s all perfume.”
—William Cowper (1731–1800)

“I pity them greatly, but I must be mum,
For how could we do without sugar and rum?”
—William Cowper (1731–1800)