If a great man struggling with misfortunes is a noble object, a little man that despises them is no contemptible one.
William CowperKnowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, the mere materials with which wisdom builds, till smoothed and squared and fitted to its place, does but encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; wisdom is humble that he knows no more.
William CowperGod forbid that Judges upon their oath should make resolutions to enlarge jurisdiction.
William Cowper