Poor mortals we who crave to have it so - our grief to be deathless when we are dead — Perses Of Thebes Copy Share Image
I think, whatever mortals crave, With impotent endeavor, A wreath--a rank--a throne--a grave-- The world goes round forever; I think that life is not too long, And therefore I determine, That many people read a song, Who will not read… — Winthrop Mackworth Praed Copy Share Image