"The weak have remedies, the wise have joys superior wisdom is superior bliss."
-Edward Young
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"The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.“
-Edward Young
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"One to destroy, is murder by the law and gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe to murder thousands, takes a specious name, 'War's glorious art', and gives immortal fame."
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"The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety."
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"There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired."
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"Men may live fools, but fools they cannot die."
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"Much learning shows how little mortals know much wealth, how little wordings enjoy."
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