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William Cowper on Funny

1731–1800 England

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His wit invites you by his looks to come,
But when you knock it never is at home.

Conversation (1782)

Wit, now and then, struck smartly, shows a spark.

Unless a love of virtue light the flame,
Satire is, more than those he brands, to blame;
He hides behind a magisterial air
His own offences, and strips others' bare.

Charity (1781)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: William Cowper (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.