Concept of time Quote by Edward Young

“Each moment has its sickle, emulous Of Time's enormous scythe, whose ample sweep Strikes empires from the root.” quote by Edward Young — Download Open image

“Each moment has its sickle, emulous Of Time's enormous scythe, whose ample sweep Strikes empires from the root.”

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