“The soft whispers of the God in man.”
Quote by Edward Young
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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Source: The Poetical Works of Milton, Young, Gray, Beattie, and Collins
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Source: Night thoughts on life death and immortality ... to which are added the life of the author and a paraphrase on part of the Book of Job
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Source: The Complaint; Or, Night Thoughts on Life, Death, and Immortality
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Source: Night thoughts on life death and immortality ... to which are added the life of the author and a paraphrase on part of the Book of Job
“Narcissus is the glory of his race: For who does nothing with a better grace?.”
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Source: The poetical works of Edward Young. Collated with the best eds.: by T. Park
Source: Busiris, King of Egypt. A tragedy, etc
“A land of levity is a land of guilt.”
Source: Night thoughts on life death and immortality ... to which are added the life of the author and a paraphrase on part of the Book of Job
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