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Edward Young Quotes

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

Biography

Author Profession: Poet
Nationality: English
Born: July 3, 1683
Died: April 5, 1765

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Select Edward Young Quotations

By all means use some time to be alone.
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The course of Nature is the art of God.
Edward Young

Less base the fear of death than fear of life.
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A Christian is the highest style of man.
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A man of pleasure is a man of pains.
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The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
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Read nature; nature is a friend to truth.
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