Quote by Edward Young
The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek u

The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought. – Edward Young

Other quotes by Edward Young

One to destroy, is murder by the law and gibbets keep the lifted hand in awe to murder thousands, takes a specious name, Wars glorious art, and gives immortal fame. – Edward Young

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Our birth is nothing but our death begun, As tapers waste the moment they take fire. – Edward Young

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There are subjects in which I wish to become knowledgeable, and subjects in which I wish to remain wise. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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A prudent question is one-half of wisdom. – Francis Bacon

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We do not sit as a superlegislature to weigh the wisdom of legislation. – William O. Douglas

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The study of history is the beginning of political wisdom. – Jean Bodin

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Feeling without judgment is a washy draught indeed; but judgment untempered by feeling is too bitter and husky a morsel for human deglutition. – Charlotte Bronte