Tatler, No. 49,—Richard Steele.
Sir Richard Steele, a celebrated British author and dramatist, was born in Dublin, in 1672, and died at Llangunnor, Wales, September 1, 1729. He wrote: “The Tender Husband,” “The Christian Hero,” “The Lying Lover,” etc. However, his fame rests chiefly upon his connection with the Tatler and the Spectator.
Remote from man, with God he passed the days;
Prayer all his business, all his pleasure praise.
“The Hermit,” Line 5,—Thomas Parnell.
Thomas Parnell, a noted Irish poet, was born in Dublin, in 1679, and died in 1718. His best known poem is “The Hermit”; his other noted poetical works include: “The Hymn to Contentment,” “The Night Piece on Death,” and “The Fairy Tale.”
Procrastination is the thief of time.
“Night Thoughts,” Night I, Line 393,—Edward Young.
Edward Young, an illustrious English poet, was born at Upham, Hampshire, in 1684, and died at Welwyn, April 12, 1765. Among his works are: “The Revenge,” “Busiris,” “The Love of Fame,” and his masterpiece, “Night Thoughts.”
Friendship is the balm as well as the seasoning of life.
—Richardson.