3 Edward Young Quotes on Regret

Edward Young quotes on regret

16. The booby father craves a booby son, And by Heaven's blessing thinks himself undone.

26. The bell strikes one. We take no note of time But from its loss.

29. 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.