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William Cowper Quotes:

Ocupation: Poet

Life: November 26, 1731 - April 25, 1800

Birthday: November 26

Death: April 25

Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.

- William Cowper

source: 'The Task' (1785) bk. 6 'The Winter Walk at Noon' l. 89

topic: Knowledge, Men, Mind, Knowledge And Wisdom, Knowledge Wisdom, Practical Knowledge

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