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On the summit see,
The seals of office glitter in his eyes;
He climbs, he pants, he read more

On the summit see,
The seals of office glitter in his eyes;
He climbs, he pants, he grasps them! At his heels,
Close at his heels, a demagogue ascends,
And with a dexterous jerk soon twists him down,
And wins them, but to lose them in his turn.

by William Cowper Found in: Ambition Quotes,
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God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And read more

God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.

by William Cowper Found in: Wonder Quotes,
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Though peace be made, yet it's interest that keep peace.

Though peace be made, yet it's interest that keep peace.

by William Cowper Found in: Peace Quotes,
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Great contest follows, and much learned dust
Involves the combatants; each claiming truth,
And truth disclaiming both.

Great contest follows, and much learned dust
Involves the combatants; each claiming truth,
And truth disclaiming both.

by William Cowper Found in: Contention Quotes,
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Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

by William Cowper Found in: Nature Quotes,
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