“Of boasting more than of a bomb afraid, A soldier should be modest as a maid.”
Quote by Edward Young
Work
The complete poetical works of Edward Young. With life
The Complete Poetical Works of Edward Young is a scholarly compilation that brings together all of the poet's known poems, providing readers with a comprehensive view of his literary output. Accompanying the poems is a detailed biography that explores Young's life, his influences, and the historical context in which he wrote. This collection is a significant contribution to the study of English poetry and the Romantic movement. more
Author
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
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“Men should press forward, in fame's glorious chase; Nobles look backward, and so lose the race.”
Source: The Poetical Works of Edward Young: In Four Volumes. Collated with the Best Editions:
“The man who builds, and wants wherewith to pay, Provides a home from which to run away.”
Source: The poetical works of Edward Young
“One eye on death, and one full fix'd on heaven.”
Source: The complete poetical works of Edward Young. With life
“Whose yesterdays look backwards with a smile.”
Source: Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
“Heaven's Sovereign saves all beings but himselfThat hideous sight,-a naked human heart.”
Source: The Complaint; Or, Night Thoughts
Source: The Complete Works, Poetry and Prose of the Rev. Edward Young, LL.D.: Revised and Collated with the Earliest Editions. To which is Prefixed A Life of the Author
“Ne'er to meet, or ne'er to part, is peace.”
Source: Young's Night thoughts. With life, critcal diss., and explanatory notes, by G. Gilfillan
“I grew up in the '80s in L.A., so Ice Cube and Magic Johnson are my heroes.”
“They most the world enjoy who least admire.”
Source: The Poetical Works of Milton, Young, Gray, Beattie, and Collins
“A strange alternative * * *Must women have a doctor or a dance?”