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Edward Young Quotes

At thirty a 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.

Edward Young

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