Edward Young (June 1681 – 5 April 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night Thoughts.
Our birth is nothing but our death begun, As tapers waste the moment they take fire. Use this quote
Virtue alone has majesty in death. Use this quote
Less base the fear of death than fear of life. Use this quote
Life is the desert, life the solitude, death joins us to the great majority. Use this quote
Friendship's the wine of life: but friendship new... is neither strong nor pure. Use this quote
Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die. Use this quote
There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired. Use this quote
The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety. Use this quote
The weak have remedies, the wise have joys; superior wisdom is superior bliss. Use this quote
The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought. Use this quote
