Maxioms by Thomas Gray
While bright-eyed science watches round.
While bright-eyed science watches round.
The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power,
And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave,
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The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power,
And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave,
Await alike th' inevitable hour,
The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.
Scatter plenty o'er a smiling land.
Scatter plenty o'er a smiling land.
Youth smiles without any reason. It is one of its chiefest charms.
Youth smiles without any reason. It is one of its chiefest charms.