My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.

My age, my inclinations, are no longer what they were.

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled read more

Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And out hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.

The end crowns all,
And that old common arbitrator, Time,
Will one day end it.

The end crowns all,
And that old common arbitrator, Time,
Will one day end it.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.

As many servants so many enemies.

As many servants so many enemies.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.

Unexpected results are the rule rather than the exception.

The way to good conduct is never too late.

The way to good conduct is never too late.

Make all fair allowance for the mistakes of youth.

Make all fair allowance for the mistakes of youth.

Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?

Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?