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The theme of time is universal, yet Edward Young manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on time often shapes our reality.

About Edward Young

Edward Young 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, among many others, and at the end of the century was illustrated by William Blake.

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"Still seems it strange, that thou shouldst live forever? Is it less strange, that thou shouldst live at all? This is a miracle; and that no more."

— Edward Young
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"Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die."

— Edward Young
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"All men think all men mortal, but themselves."

— Edward Young
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"Friendship's the wine of life: but friendship new... is neither strong nor pure."

— Edward Young
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