Literature Quote by Edward Young Download Open image “Procrastination is the thief of time: Year after year it steals, till all are fled.” — Edward Young ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Literature Procrastination Stealing Thieves Time Years
Procrastination is the thief of time: Year after year it steals, till all are fled, And to the mercies of a moment leaves The… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
Procrastination is the thief of time; year after year it steals, till all are fled, and to the mercies of a moment leaves the vast concerns of an eternal state. 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… — Edward Young Copy Share
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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
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
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