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Quotes from Conjectures on Original Composition — Edward Young

1683–1765 England

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Born Originals - how comes it to pass that we die Copies?

Conjectures on Original Composition (1759)

For Rules, like Crutches, are a needful Aid to the Lame, tho' an impediment to the Strong.

Conjectures on Original Composition (1759)

There is something in Poetry beyond Prose-reason; there are Mysteries in it not to be explained, but admired; which render mere Prose-men Infidels to their Divinity.

Conjectures on Original Composition (1759)

Learning we thank, Genius we revere: That gives us pleasure, This gives us rapture; That informs, This inspires; and is itself inspired; for genius is from heaven, learning from man.

Conjectures on Original Composition (1759)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Edward Young (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.