Quote by William Cowper
Candid and generous and just. Boys care but little whom they trust

Candid and generous and just. Boys care but little whom they trust. An error soon corrected — for who but learns in riper years. That man, when smoothest he appears, is most to be suspected? – William Cowper

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Unless a love of virtue light the flame,
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He own offences, and strips others bare. – William Cowper

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Visitors are insatiable devourers of time, and fit only for those who, if they did not visit, would do nothing. – William Cowper

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If you wish in this world to advance your merits youre bound to enhance You must stir it and stump it, and blow your own trumpet, Or, trust me, you havent a chance. – William Gilbert

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I never found anyone who was good enough, who I could trust enough. – Christine Keeler

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