Edward Young
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"Edward Young"/John Mitford's (1781-1859; third cousin of John Mitford/John (Jack) Mitford (1782-1831)) biography of E. Young: The poetical works of Edward Young, Volume 1. "The Life of Edward Young." – 5 April 1765) was an England/English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts.

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Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.

Pygmies are pygmies still, though percht on Alps; And pyramids are pyramids in vales. Each man makes his own stature, builds himself. Virtue alone outbuilds the Pyramids; Her monuments shall last when Egypt's fall.

Too low they build, who build beneath the stars.

Be wise with speed . A fool at forty is a fool indeed.

Procrastination is the thief of time.

Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little worldings enjoy.

Wise it is to comprehend the whole.

There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired.

The man that makes a character, makes foes.

Friendship's the wine of life: but friendship new... is neither strong nor pure.

An angel's arm can't snatch me from the grave; legions of angels can't confine me there.

Still seems it strange, that thou shouldst live forever? Is it less strange, that thou shouldst live at all? This is a miracle; and that no more.

The weak have remedies, the wise have joys; superior wisdom is superior bliss.

Tomorrow is the day when idlers work, and fools reform.