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“Ah, how unjust to Nature and himself Is thoughtless, thankless, inconsistent man!”

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This work is a compilation of poems that delve into profound existential and spiritual inquiries, reflecting on the nature of human existence, the consequences of sin, and the possibility of redemption. more

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Edward Young

Edward Young, a renowned English poet, was born on July 3, 1683, and died on April 5, 1765. His poetry, characterized by profound philosophical insights and a unique style, has had a lasting impact on literature. more

“There is another ground of hope that must not be omitted. Let men but think over their infinite expenditure of understanding, time, and means on matters and pursuits of far less use and value; whereof, if but a small part were directed to sound and solid studies, there is no difficulty that might not be overcome.”

Ifs Thinking Men Mean Matter Use Might Science Values Understanding Sound Study Overcoming Let Me Difficulty Infinite Pursuit Small Parts Expenditures

Book:The Great Instauration

Source: The Great Instauration

“Spend regularly and constantly two or three hours of the morning in study and retirement. I do not take upon me to prescribe what you shall employ yourself about. I only propose the passing two or three hours of the twenty-four in private.”

Two Three Hours Morning Study Four Twenties Passing Passings Retirement Propose

Book:The Great Philosophers:Berkeley: Berkeley

Source: The Great Philosophers:Berkeley: Berkeley

“If you really want to define civilization it should be a culture that doesn't destroy its environment. If you burn down the kitchen one day and expect to eat the next, it is not even intelligent, let alone civilized.”

Ifs Want Should Culture Next Environment Society Civilization One Day Intelligent Environmental Kitchen Civilized

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