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Be wise with speed a fool at forty is a fool indeed
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"Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed"

- Edward Young

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This quote by Edward Young is a tip to be conscious of just how quickly we make decisions. It is a warning to not hurry right into choices without considering the repercussions. It is additionally a suggestion that knowledge includes age as well as experience. We ought to not be too quick to judge or choose without putting in the time to believe things with. The quote is likewise a suggestion that also if we are young, we should still make the effort to believe things through and make wise choices. It is a reminder that even if we are young, we can still make errors and that it is necessary to be sensible with our decisions. The quote is a reminder that also if we are young, we must still put in the time to think things through as well as make wise decisions. It is a pointer that even if we are young, we can still make errors which it is very important to be smart with our choices.

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Edward Young This quote is written / told by Edward Young between June 1, 1681 and April 5, 1765. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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