Edward Young Quotes on Morality
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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.
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Thy purpose firm is equal to the deed: Who does the best his circumstance allows Does well, acts nobly; angels could no more.
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'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven.
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A God all mercy is a God unjust.
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'Tis impious in a good man to be sad