 Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men ; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own. Knowledge, a rude, unprofitable mass, (The mere materials with which Wisdom builds) Till smoothed, and squared, and fitted to its place, Does but encumber...  The Poetical Works of William Cowper - Seite 164von William Cowper - 1830Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Joseph William Jenks - 1856 - 574 Seiten
...own. Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, The mere materials with which Wisdom builds, Till smoothed, and squared, and fitted to its place, Does but encumber...it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. ABUSES OP BOOK-READING. Books arc not seldom... | |
 | 1856 - 590 Seiten
...Knowledge, a rode »profitable там, Tbc 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 hn.4 learned so much; Wisdom is hamble that he knows no more." (To be continued.) TECHNOLOGY. GRANITE,... | |
 | Samuel Rogers - 1856 - 434 Seiten
...the readers. Cowper's Poems are of that description. Here are two fine lines in Cowper's Task ; * " Knowledge is proud that he has learn'd so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more." • Sometimes in his rhymed poetry the verses run with all the ease of prose : for instance, — "... | |
 | William Cowper - 1856 - 464 Seiten
...own. Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, The mere materials with which Wisdom builds, Till smooth'd, and squared, and fitted to its place, Does but 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... | |
 | Charles Dexter Cleveland - 1856 - 800 Seiten
...squared, and lined to its place, Does but encumber whom it seems t' enrich. Knowledge is proud thai he has learn'd so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. MERCY TO ANIMALS. To**. TLft*. I would not enter on my list of friends, (Though graced witli poli^li'd... | |
 | Half hours - 1856 - 676 Seiten
...own. Knowledge, a rude unprofitable mass, The mere materials with which wisdom builds, Till smooth'd and squared and fitted to its place, Does but encumber whom it sccnis to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learn'd so much, Wisdom is humble that ho knows no... | |
 | Epes Sargent - 1857 - 490 Seiten
...Knowledge — a rudu, unprofitable muss, The mere materials with which Wisdom builds, Till smoothed, and squared, and fitted to its place — Does but...it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much ; Wisdom i* humble54 tliat he knows no more. 5 ADDRESS TO Di-TV.1* — Wwittvorth.... | |
 | Richard Green Parker - 1857 - 464 Seiten
...own. Knowledge, a rude, unprofitable mass, The mere materials with which Wisdom builds, Till smoothed and squared, and fitted to its place, Does but encumber...it seems to enrich. Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much ; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more. 5. An upright minister asks what recommends... | |
 | Epes Sargent - 1857 - 488 Seiten
...Knowledge — 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 ho has learned so much : Wisdom is humble54 that he knows no more. 5 ADDRESS TO DUTY.™ — Wordtworth.... | |
 | 1856 - 732 Seiten
...fitted to its place, Docs but encumber whom it seeks 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, f By which the magic art of shrewder wits Holds an unthinking multitude enthralled. Some to the fascinations... | |
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