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About Edward Young

Edward Young was English poet. Edward Young was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts, a series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting his state of mind following several bereavements. It was one of the most popular poems of the century, influencing Goethe and Edmund Burke, among many others, and at the end of the century was illustrated by William Blake. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Friendship — Celebrating the bonds of loyalty, trust, and companionship
  • God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation

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“The first sure symptom of a mind in health Is rest of heart and pleasure felt at home.”
— Edward Young
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“Friendship is the wine of life. ”
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“Affliction is a good man's shining time.”
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“By all means use some time to be alone.”
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“At thirty a man suspects himself a fool;Knows it at forty, and reforms his plan;At fifty chides his infamous delay,Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve;In all the magnanimity of thoughtResolves; a...”
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“For her own breakfast she'll project a scheme,Nor take her tea without a strategem.”
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