William Cowper Quote

"But slaves that once conceive the glowing thought
Of freedom, in that hope itself possess
All that the contest calls for; spirit, strength,
The scorn of danger, and united hearts,
The surest presage of the good they seek."

by:	William Cowper (1731-1800) English poet, hymnodist
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Categories:	Liberty, Poetic, Slavery, Free Thought, Strength, Unity, Goodness
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This is as much true of many kinds of ;slavery' that we would have submitted ourselves as in the name of politcal ideologies or familial authority !!  -- vedapushpa, Bengalore India
-- Anonymous, Washington
-- jim, Austin Tx
One can only hope!  -- E Archer, NYC

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