O! lost to virtue, lost to manly thought, Lost to the noble sallies of the soul! Who think it solitude to be… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
I've known my lady (for she loves a tune) For fevers take an opera in June: And, though perhaps you'll think the… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
The booby father craves a booby son, And by Heaven's blessing thinks himself undone. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Think naught a trifle, though it small appear; Small stands the mountain, moments make the year, and trifles life. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
We push time from us, and we wish him back; * * * * * * Life we think long and short; death seek and shun. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Give me, indulgent gods with mind serene, And guiltless heart, to range the sylvan scene, No splendid poverty, no smiling care, No well-bred hate,… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Procrastination is the thief of time: Year after year it steals, till all are fled. — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Britannia's shame! There took her gloomy flight, On wing impetuous, a black sullen soul . Less base the fear of death than fear of… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
The chamber where the good man meets his fate Is privileg'd beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of heaven. — Edward Young Copy Share Image