Abraham Cowley Book Quotations

Ah, yet, e'er I descend to th' grave, May I a small House and a large Garden have. And a few Friends, and many Books both true, Both wise, and both delightful too. And since Love ne'er will from me flee, A mistress moderately fair, And good as Guardian angels are, Only belov'd and loving me.

Books should, not Business, entertain the Light; And Sleep, as undisturb'd as Death, the Night.

Come, my best friends, my best books, and lead me on.

May I a small house and large garden have; And a few friends, And many books, both true.

Build yourself a book-nest to forget the world without.