Our birth is nothing but our death begun, As tapers waste the moment they take fire.

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Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little worldings enjoy.

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Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.

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An angel's arm can't snatch me from the grave; legions of angels can't confine me there.

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Some for renown, on scraps of learning dote,
And think they grow immortal as they quote.

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The clouds may drop down titles and estates, and wealth may seek us, but wisdom must be sought.

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The future... seems to me no unified dream but a mince pie, long in the baking, never quite done.

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The maid that loves goes out to sea upon a shattered plank, and puts her trust in miracles for safety.

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There is something about poetry beyond prose logic, there is mystery in it, not to be explained but admired.

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Still seems it strange, that thou shouldst live forever? Is it less strange, that thou shouldst live at all? This is a miracle; and that no more.

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