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In his younger days a man dreams of possessing the heart of the woman whom he loves; later, the feeling read more
In his younger days a man dreams of possessing the heart of the woman whom he loves; later, the feeling that he possesses the heart of a woman may be enough to make him fall in love with her.
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, read more
I see no hope for the future of our people if they are dependent on the frivolous youth of today, for certainly all youth are reckless beyond words. When I was a boy, we were taught to be discrete and respectful of elders, but the present youth are exceedingly wise and impatient of restraint.
Blow out, you bugles, over the rich Dead!
There's none of these so lonely and poor of old,
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Blow out, you bugles, over the rich Dead!
There's none of these so lonely and poor of old,
But, dying, has made us rarer gifts than gold.
These laid the world away: poured out the red
Sweet wine of youth; gave up the years to be
Of work and joy, and that unhoped serene
That men call age, and those who would have been
Their sons, they gave their immortality.
Youth today must be strong, unafraid, and a better taxpayer than its father.
Youth today must be strong, unafraid, and a better taxpayer than its father.
On the neck of a young man sparkles no gem so gracious as enterprise.
On the neck of a young man sparkles no gem so gracious as enterprise.
Her years
Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs;
But there are forms which Time to touch read more
Her years
Were ripe, they might make six-and-twenty springs;
But there are forms which Time to touch forbears.
And turns aside his scythe to vulgar things.
Youth comes but once in a lifetime
Youth comes but once in a lifetime
Young people are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and more fit for new read more
Young people are fitter to invent than to judge; fitter for execution than for counsel; and more fit for new projects than for settled business.
