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When his wife asked him to change clothes to meet the German
Ambassador: "If they want to see me, read more

When his wife asked him to change clothes to meet the German
Ambassador: "If they want to see me, here I am. If they want to
see my clothes, open my closet and show them my suits."

by William Cowper Found in: Apparel Quotes,
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Variety's the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.

Variety's the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.

by William Cowper Found in: Variety Quotes,
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Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.

Sin let loose speaks punishment at hand.

by William Cowper Found in: Sin Quotes,
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When admirals extoll'd for standing still,
Of doing nothing with a deal of skill.

When admirals extoll'd for standing still,
Of doing nothing with a deal of skill.

by William Cowper Found in: Labor Quotes,
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Our wasted oil unprofitably burns,
Like hidden lamps in old sepulchral urns.

Our wasted oil unprofitably burns,
Like hidden lamps in old sepulchral urns.

by William Cowper Found in: Loss Quotes,
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