Life

Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.
[It., Spesso e da forte,
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Ofttimes the test of courage becomes rather to live than to die.
[It., Spesso e da forte,
Piu che il morire, il vivere.]

I know not if the dark or bright
Shall be by lot;
If that wherein my hopes read more

I know not if the dark or bright
Shall be by lot;
If that wherein my hopes delight
Be best or not.

Every man's life is a fairy-tale written by God's fingers.

Every man's life is a fairy-tale written by God's fingers.

And by a prudent flight and cunning save
A life which valour could not, from the grave.
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And by a prudent flight and cunning save
A life which valour could not, from the grave.
A better buckler I can soon regain,
But who can get another life again?

Let us live then, and be glad
While young life's before us
After youthful pastime had,
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Let us live then, and be glad
While young life's before us
After youthful pastime had,
After old age had and sad,
Earth will slumber over us.
[Lat., Gaudeamus igitur,
Juvenes dum sumus
Post pucundam juventutem.
Post molestam senectutem.
Nos habetit humus.]

Life is an uncharted ocean. The cautious mariner must needs take
Many soundings ere he conduct his barque to read more

Life is an uncharted ocean. The cautious mariner must needs take
Many soundings ere he conduct his barque to port in safety.

Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse.

Live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse.

Life's but a span, or a tale, or a word,
That in a trice, or suddaine, is rehearsed.

Life's but a span, or a tale, or a word,
That in a trice, or suddaine, is rehearsed.

Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what read more

Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later than you think.

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made read more

When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure