A.E. HousmanLie you easy, dream you light, And sleep you fast for aye; And luckier may you find the night Than ever you found the day.
About This Quote
This quote comes from an old saying that goes: “Lie you easy, dream you light, and sleep you fast for aye; and luckier may you find the night than ever you found the day.” It means that it is better to be lucky than wise.
Source: A Shropshire Lad
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