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At thirty, man suspects himself a fool;
Knows it at forty, and reforms his plan;
At fifty chides his infamous delay,
Pushes his prudent purpose to resolve;
In all the magnanimity of thought
Resolves, and re-resolves; then dies the same.
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Be wise with speed;
A fool at forty is a fool indeed.
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Titles are marks of honest men, and wise;
The fool or knave that wears a title lies.
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We bleed, we tremble; we forget, we smile - The mind turns fool, before the cheek is dry
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
Edward Young
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Born:
1683
Died:
April 5, 1765
(aged 82)
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