The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought. - Edward Young
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
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. - Edward Young
The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety. - Edward Young
There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired. - Edward Young
An angel's arm can't snatch me from the grave; legions of angels can't confine me there. - Edward Young