Who said “Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed.”?

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Edward Young. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceLove of Fame (1725-1728)

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APA

Young, E. (n.d.). Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5987-be-wise-with-speed-a-fool-at-forty/

MLA

Young, Edward. “Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5987-be-wise-with-speed-a-fool-at-forty/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Young, Edward. “Be wise with speed; a fool at forty is a fool indeed.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/5987-be-wise-with-speed-a-fool-at-forty/.