 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. Books are not seldom talismans and spells By which the magic art of shrewder wits Holds an unthinking multitude enthralled.  Poems - Page 125by William Cowper - 1817Full view - About this book
 | George Barrell Cheever - 1830 - 516 pages
...encumber whom it seems t' enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans...hoodwinked. Some the style Infatuates, and through labyrinths and wilds Of error leads them, by a tune entranced. 17* While sloth seduces more, too weak... | |
 | William Cowper - 1830 - 328 pages
...encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learn'd so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans...art of shrewder wits Holds an unthinking multitude enthrall'd. Some to the fascination of a name Surrender judgment hoodwink'd. Some the style Infatuates,... | |
 | Thomas F. Walker - 1830 - 256 pages
...encumber whom it seems t' enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has tearn'd so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans and spells, By which the magic art of shrewder wils Holds an unthinking multitude enthrall'd. Some to the fascination of a name Surrender judgment... | |
 | William Cowper - 1832 - 602 pages
...encumber whom it seems t' enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans...hoodwinked. Some the style Infatuates, and through labyrinths and wilds Of error leads them, by a tune entranced. While sloth seduces more, too weak to... | |
 | Mary Jane Mackenzie - 1835 - 410 pages
...whether, by so doing, she had contributed to the weal or to the woe of the community. CHAP. XLIV. " Books are not seldom talismans and spells, By which...art of shrewder wits Holds an unthinking multitude enthrall'd. * * * Some the style Infatuates, and through labyrinths and wilds Of error leads them by... | |
 | William Cowper - 1835 - 620 pages
...Knowledge is proud that he has learn'd so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. THE TASK. Books are not seldom talismans and spells, By which...art of shrewder wits Holds an unthinking multitude enthrall'd. Some to the fascination of a name Surrender judgment, hoodwink'd. Some the style Infatuates,... | |
 | William Cowper - 1836 - 416 pages
...encumber whom it seems to enrich. 95 Knowledge is proud that he has learn 'd so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans...art of shrewder wits Holds an unthinking multitude enthrall'd. 100 Some to the fascination of a name6 Surrender judgement hood-wink'd. Some the style'... | |
 | William Cowper - 1836 - 404 pages
...encumber whom it seems to enrich. 93 Knowledge is proud that he has learn'd so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans...art of shrewder wits Holds an unthinking multitude enthrall'd. 100 Some to the fascination of a name6 Surrender judgement hood-wink'd. Some the style7... | |
 | William Cowper - 1835 - 406 pages
...encumber whom it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learn'd so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans...art of shrewder wits Holds an unthinking multitude enthrall'd. Some to the fascination of a name Surrender judgment hoodwink'd. Some the style Infatuates,... | |
 | William Cowper - 1836 - 206 pages
...encumher whom It seems t' enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learn'd so muck; Wisdom ia humble that he knows no more. Books are not seldom talismans and spells, By which the magick art of shrewder wit* Hold an unthinking multitude enthrall'd. Some to the fascination of a name,... | |
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