“ May I a small house and large garden have;And a few friends,And many books, both true. Abraham Cowley
“ A mighty pain to love it is and 'tis a pain that pain to miss but of all pains the greatest pain it is to love but love in vain. Abraham Cowley
“ Solitude can be used well by very few people. They who do must have a knowledge of the world to see the foolishness of it, and enough virtue to despise all the vanity. Abraham Cowley
“ Acquaintance I would have but when it depends not on the number but the choice of friends. Abraham Cowley
“ Gold begets in brethren hate Gold in families debate Gold does friendship separate Gold does civil wars create. Abraham Cowley
“ Enjoy the present hour Be thankful for the past And neither fear nor wish Th' approaches of the last. Abraham Cowley
