An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless when … - William Cowper

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An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless when it goes as when it stands.

William Cowper

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William Cowper (26 November 1731 – 25 April 1800) was an English poet and hymnodist.

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Also Known As: Bard of Olney

Alternative Names: Cowper, William • Cowper William

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A hat not much the worse for wear.

How sweet, how passing sweet, is solitude!
But grant me still a friend in my retreat,
Whom I may whisper, Solitude is sweet.

En apariencia abandonado y solo, escucho el león rugir: y toda puerta se cierra menos una, y esa es la puerta de la misericordia

An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless when it goes as when it stands. - William Cowper

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