Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.

Isaac Watts

Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

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Topic

Effects of time Time

Author

Isaac Watts

Source

Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

Medium

Hymn Song

Language

English

Time

1719 1710s 18th century

Occupation

Hymnwriter Clergyman Christian

From

United Kingdom Europe

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Watts, Isaac. "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past." The Psalms of David: Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, and Applied to the Christian State and Worship. London: J. Clark, 1719.

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A little learning is a dangerous thing;
Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring:
There shallow draughts intoxicate the brain,
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Topic
Downsides of education Education Ignorance

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Alexander Pope
Source
An Essay on Criticism
Medium
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Language
English
Time
1711 1710s 18th century
Era
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Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Pope, Alexander, [published anonymously]. "An Essay on Criticism." London: W. Lewis, 1711, pt. 2, l. 215-218.

Current Citation

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Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

Marthe Troly-Curtin

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Author

Marthe Troly-Curtin
Source
Phrynette Married
Medium
Novel
Language
English
Time
1912 1910s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Troly-Curtin, Marthe. Phrynette Married. The Macmillan Company of Canada, 1912.