Edward Young, as reported in Laconics; or, The Best Words of the Best Authors, vol. 1 (Philadelphia, 1829), no. mccxlvii
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If we did but know how little some enjoy of the great things that they possess, there would not be much envy in the world.
— Edward Young on Envy
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About Edward Young
Edward Young (c. 3 July 1683 – April 5, 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts.
About Edward Young
Edward Young (c. 3 July 1683 – April 5, 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts.
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