William Cowper
Biography
(1731-1800)
Essays by William Cowper
The female part of my acquaintance entertain an odd opinion, that a bachelor is not in fact a rational creature.
Every one endeavours to make himself as agreeable to society as he can: but it often happens, that those who most aim at shining in conversation, overshoot their mark.
Confidants, in general, are like crazy fire-locks, which are no sooner charged and cocked, than the spring gives way, and the report immediately follows.
If I was concerned to see several distressed pastors, as well as many of our country-churches in a tottering condition, I was more offended with the indecency of worship in others.