Who said “The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.”?

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Not William Cowper. It's commonly credited to them, but the evidence shows it isn't theirs.

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APA

“The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.” [Quotation attributed to William Cowper]. (n.d.). Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11171-the-innocent-seldom-find-an-uncomfortable-pillow/

MLA

“The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.” Attributed to William Cowper. Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11171-the-innocent-seldom-find-an-uncomfortable-pillow/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

“The innocent seldom find an uncomfortable pillow.” Attributed to William Cowper. Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/11171-the-innocent-seldom-find-an-uncomfortable-pillow/.

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