5 Edward Young Quotes on Morality

Edward Young quotes on morality

22. 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.

32. Thy purpose firm is equal to the deed: Who does the best his circumstance allows Does well, acts nobly; angels could no more.

36. 'Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven.

52. A God all mercy is a God unjust.

53. 'Tis impious in a good man to be sad