They only babble who practise not reflection. Edward Young babblepractisereflection Change image and share on social
The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought. Edward Young clouddropestate Change image and share on social
The weak have remedies, the wise have joys; superior wisdom is superior bliss. Edward Young blissjoyremedy Change image and share on social
There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired. Edward Young admireexplainlogic Change image and share on social
Life is the desert, life the solitude, death joins us to the great majority. Edward Young deathdesertgreat Change image and share on social
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 artawedestroy Change image and share on social
Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed. Edward Young foolfortyspeed Change image and share on social
An angel's arm can't snatch me from the grave; legions of angels can't confine me there. Edward Young angelarmconfine Change image and share on social
