Thoughts shut up want air, And spoil, like bales unopen’d t… - Edward Young

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Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil, like bales unopen’d to the sun.

Edward Young

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Edward Young (c. 3 July 1683 – April 5, 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night-Thoughts.

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And friend received with thumps upon the back.

Thoughts shut up want air, And spoil, like bales unopen’d to the sun. - Edward Young

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