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Quote by Andrew Marvell

“Now let us sport us while we may; And now, like amorous birds of prey, Rather at once our time devour, Than languish in his slow-chapped power.”

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Andrew Marvell

Andrew Marvell was an English poet, born on March 31, 1621, and died on August 16, 1678. His poetry is known for its wit, satire, and profound philosophical insights. more

“The chief aim of their constitution is that, whenever public needs permit, all citizens should be free, so far as possible, to withdraw their time and energy from the service of the body, and devote themselves to the freedom and culture of the mind. For that, they think, is the real happiness of life.”

Thinking Needs Should Mind Real Body Time Culture Energy Citizens Constitution Aim Chiefs Permit Life Happiness Time And Energy Life Time Real Happiness

Author:Thomas More

“There is a road that turning always Cuts off the country of Again. Archers stand there on every side And as it runstime's deer is slain, And lies where it has lain.”

Country Lying Time Sides Cutting Deer Archer

Author:Edwin Muir

“Kindness and courage can repair time's faults, And serving him breeds patience and courtesy In us, light sojourners and passing subjects.”

Light Time Kindness Subjects Patience Faults Passing Passings Serving Courtesy Sojourners Kindness And Patience

Author:Edwin Muir

“Each human spirit is immortalfor time cannot destroy”

Humans Spirit Time Human Spirit

Author:Dervla Murphy

“Till I, high in the tower of my time Among familiar ruins, began to cry For accident, sickness, justice, war and crime, Because all died, because I had to die. The snow fell, the trees stood, the promise kept, And a child I slept.”

Children War Time Dies Justice Tree Crime Cry Promise Died Accidents Snow Familiar Ruins My Time Sickness Towers

Author:Howard Nemerov

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