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O what is life, if we must hold it thus as wind-blown sparks hold momentary fire?
O what is life, if we must hold it thus as wind-blown sparks hold momentary fire?
In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as read more
In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last; then super-added hours, to the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon. -Horace.
 As a mortal, thou must nourish each of two forebodings--that 
tomorrow's sunlight will be the last that thou shalt read more 
 As a mortal, thou must nourish each of two forebodings--that 
tomorrow's sunlight will be the last that thou shalt see; and 
that for fifty years wilt live out thy life in ample wealth. 
All animals except man know that the ultimate point of life is to enjoy it. -Samuel Butler.
All animals except man know that the ultimate point of life is to enjoy it. -Samuel Butler.
Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead.
Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead.
Life is better than death, I believe, if only because it is less boring and because it has fresh peaches read more
Life is better than death, I believe, if only because it is less boring and because it has fresh peaches in it.
I haven't heard of anybody who want's to stop living on account of the cost.
I haven't heard of anybody who want's to stop living on account of the cost.
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.