Quote #26
The bell strikes one. We take no note of time But from its loss.
More from Edward Young
- Creation sleeps! 'Tis as the general pulse Of life stood still, and Nature made a pause; An awful pause! prophetic of her end.
- Be wise today; 'tis madness to defer.
- Night, sable goddess! from her ebon throne, In rayless majesty, now stretches forth Her leaden scepter o'er a slumbering world.
- Procrastination is the thief of time.
- Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep!
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