While man is growing, life is in decrease; And cradles rock us nearer to the tomb. Our birth is nothing but our death begun. - Edward Young

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While man is growing, life is in decrease;
And cradles rock us nearer to the tomb.
Our birth is nothing but our death begun.

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About Edward Young

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

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