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Theodore Tilton on Anniversary

1835–1907 United States

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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.

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."

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Theodore Tilton (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.