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Be wise today; ’tis madness to defer. — Edward Young

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Tired nature’s sweet restorer, balmy sleep!
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Be wise today; ’tis madness to defer.

Night Thoughts. Night I, l. 390

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Edward Young

1683-07-03 — 1765-04-05 · Upham

Edward Young was an English poet and critic. He is best known for his long poem 'Night-Thoughts,' a work of the graveyard school of poetry. Young held various positions, including fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and rector of Welwyn.

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