Words of Wisdom quote by Edward Young

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On every thorn, delightful wisdom grows, In every rill a sweet instruction flows
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"On every thorn, delightful wisdom grows, In every rill a sweet instruction flows"

- Edward Young

About this Quote

Edward Young, an English poet, created this quote in his rhyme "The Issue: or Evening Thoughts on Life, Fatality, and Eternal life." The rhyme reflects on the transience of life and also powerfully articulates the suggestion that every experience, regardless of just how unpleasant, can show us something useful.

The quote "On every thorn, wonderful wisdom expands, In every rill a pleasant guideline flows" indicates that even in one of the most difficult situations, there are lessons to be learned. Every "thorn" or hardship we encounter can show us something beneficial, and every "rill" or stream we come across can use us a message of hope and positivity.

In general, this quote is a suggestion that life contains ups as well as downs, however also in our darkest moments, we can locate growth, knowledge, and also ideas.

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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 quote is categorized under the topic Words of Wisdom. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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