About Edward Young
Edward Young (c. 3 July 1683 – 5 April 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts, a series of philosophical writings in blank verse, reflecting his state of mind following several bereavements. It was one of the most popular poems of the century, influencing Goethe and Edmund Burke,...
More quotations from Edward Young
Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, /And think they grow immortal as they quote.
Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote,
And think they grow immortal as they quote.
More quotations tagged with “stars”
I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.
If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I'll bet they'd live a lot differently.
History
- Added