“What is our life but a succession of preludes to that unknown song whose first solemn note is sounded by death?” LifeFirstsSongOur LivesNotesSolemnSuccessionLife DeathPrelude Author:Alphonse de Lamartine
“Our life a harp is, with unnumbered strings, And tones and symphonies; but our poor skill Some shallow notes from its great music brings.” LifePoorOur LivesSkillsNotesToneStringsShallowSymphonyGreat MusicHarps Book:Songs, Legends and Ballads Source: Songs, Legends and Ballads
“Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it.... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle.” ThinkingLifeLooksMatterResultsOffersNotesRoundsSatisfiedOccasionsLive LifeSmallestTrifles Author:Marcus Aurelius