Glory, built on selfish principles, is shame and guilt.
Quote by William Cowper about egoism, guilt, shame, glory
Quotes by William Cowper
6 quotes by William Cowper
William Cowper - english poet
Was born on 26 nov 1731.
Died on 26 apr 1800, at 68 years old.
Died on 26 apr 1800, at 68 years old.
Origin country: United Kingdom
Absence from whom we love is worse than death, and frustrates hope severer than despair.
Quote by William Cowper about absent, despair, hope, death, love
Thus happiness depends, as nature shows, less on exterior things than most suppose.
Quote by William Cowper about woman, happiness, nature, things
They whom truth and wisdom lead, can gather honey from a weed.
Quote by William Cowper about truth, wisdom
