3 William Cowper Quotes on Fear

William Cowper quotes on fear

45. I pity bashful men, who feel the pain Of fancied scorn and undeserved disdain, And bear the marks upon a blushing face, Of needless shame, and self-impos'd disgrace.

50. Absence of occupation is not rest, A mind quite vacant is a mind distressed.

54. O solitude! where are the charms That sages have seen in thy face? Better dwell in the midst of alarms Than reign in this horrible place.