Love of Fame, the Universal Passion

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Be wise with speed;
A fool at forty is a fool indeed.

Edward Young

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Topic

Acquiring wisdom

Author

Edward Young

Source

Love of Fame, the Universal Passion

Medium

Poem

Language

English

Time

1726 1720s 18th century

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Young, Edward. Love of Fame, the Universal Passion. c. 1726, satire 2, I. 282.