Quote by: William Cowper

There is in souls a sympathy with sounds: And as the mind is pitch'd the ear is pleased With melting airs, or martial, brisk or grave; Some chord in unison with what we hear Is touch'd within us, and the heart replies.


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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Cowper
  • Description(1731–1800) English poet and hymnodist
  • BornNovember 26, 1731
  • DiedApril 25, 1800
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionPoet; Translator; Writer