There is nothing of which men are more liberal than their good advice, be their stock of it ever so small because it seems to carry in it an intimation of their own influence, importance or worth.
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At thirty 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 thought Resolves and re-resolves then dies the sameEdward Young
The man of wisdom is the man of years.
Edward Young
We see time's furrows on another's brow, And death intrench'd, preparing his assault How few themselves in that just mirror see.
Edward Young
Amid my list of blessings infinite, stands this the foremost, 'that my heart has bled.'
Edward Young
Like our shadows, Our wishes lengthen as our sun declines.
Edward Young
Whose yesterdays look backwards with a smile.
Edward Young
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