Theodore Tilton Quotes
1835–1907 United States
Theodore Tilton (2 October, 1835 – 29 May, 1907) was an American newspaper editor, poet and Abolitionist.
- United States
- 19th-century poets
- Journalists
- Poets
Also known as: Tilton, Theodore
Random Theodore Tilton quote
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"What is fame?
Fame is but a slow decay—
Even this shall pass away."
"What is wealth?" the king would say,
"Even this shall pass away".
"Pleasure comes, but not to stay;
Even this shall pass away."
But I account it worth
All pangs of fair hopes crost—
All loves and honors lost,—
To gain the heavens, at cost
Of losing earth.
I won a noble fame;
But with a sudden frown,
The people snatched my crown,
And, in the mire, trod down
My lofty name.
So, lest I be inclined
To render ill for ill,—
Henceforth in me instil,
O God, a sweet good-will
To all mankind.
Once in Persia reigned a king
Who upon his signet ring
Graved a maxim true and wise,
Which if held before the eyes
Gave him counsel at a glance
Fit for every change and chance.
Solemn words, and these are they:
"Even this shall pass away."