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 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 heart of kings is unsearchable.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
 The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
 To paly ashes.  
 The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade
 To paly ashes. 
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
 Of joys departed
 Not to return, how painful the remembrance.  
 Of joys departed
 Not to return, how painful the remembrance.