That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.

That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.

A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.

A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.

He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.

For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.

For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.

Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.

Happier are the hands compast with yron, then a heart with
thoughts.

Or will you think, my friend, your bus'ness done
When, of a hundred thorns, you pull out one.

Or will you think, my friend, your bus'ness done
When, of a hundred thorns, you pull out one.

What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.

What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.

My sun has not yet set for ever.

My sun has not yet set for ever.