Cowley

Famous quotes containing the word cowley:

“The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,
And drinks and gapes for drink again;”
—Abraham Cowley (1618–1667)

“Thy soul and body, when death’s agony
Besieged around thy noble heart,
Did not with more reluctance part
Than I, my dearest Friend, do part from thee.”
—Abraham Cowley (1618–1667)

“Life is an incurable disease.”
—Abraham Cowley (1618–1667)