Edward Young Quotes

English poet best known for his poem "Night Thoughts," a series of meditations on life, death, and the afterlife. Young's work, characterized by its melancholic and reflective tone, was popular during the 18th century and influenced later Romantic poets.

Friendship's the wine of life: but friendship new.... -Edward Young

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

Edward Young , Poet
By night an atheist half believes in a God.... -Edward Young

By night an atheist half believes in a God.

Edward Young , Poet
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This quote playfully suggests that even individuals who claim to be atheists may experience moments of doubt or a subconscious acknowledgment of the possibility of a higher power or divine presence, particularly in moments of darkness or vulnerability.

Much learning shows how little mortals know; much ... -Edward Young

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

Edward Young , Poet
Our birth is nothing but our death begun, As taper... -Edward Young

Our birth is nothing but our death begun, As tapers waste the moment they take fire.

Edward Young , Poet

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

Edward Young , Poet

The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety.

Edward Young , Poet
Procrastination is the thief of time.... -Edward Young

Procrastination is the thief of time.

Edward Young , Poet
Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And t... -Edward Young

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

Edward Young , Poet
Too low they build, who build beneath the stars.... -Edward Young

Too low they build, who build beneath the stars.

Edward Young , Poet
The weak have remedies, the wise have joys; superi... -Edward Young

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

Edward Young , Poet
The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and w... -Edward Young

The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.

Edward Young , Poet
Virtue alone has majesty in death.... -Edward Young

Virtue alone has majesty in death.

Edward Young , Poet
Life is the desert, life the solitude, death joins... -Edward Young

Life is the desert, life the solitude, death joins us to the great majority.

Edward Young , Poet
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This quote presents a somber perspective on life and death. It suggests that life can be likened to a desert and a solitary journey, and death is the inevitable outcome that unites all individuals with the majority who have passed away.

Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die.... -Edward Young

Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die.

Edward Young , Poet
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This quote suggests that men may behave foolishly or make mistakes during their lifetime, but ultimately, they cannot escape the consequences or judgment of their actions. It implies that foolish behavior is a temporary state, but its impact or consequences are lasting.

Read nature; nature is a friend to truth.... -Edward Young

Read nature; nature is a friend to truth.

Edward Young , Poet
The future... seems to me no unified dream but a m... -Edward Young

The future... seems to me no unified dream but a mince pie, long in the baking, never quite done.

Edward Young , Poet

One to destroy, is murder by the law; and gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe; to murder thousands, takes a specious name, 'War's glorious art', and gives immortal fame.

Edward Young , Poet
By all means use some time to be alone.... -Edward Young

By all means use some time to be alone.

Edward Young , Poet

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