Of the Two Worlds so learnedly, are thrust
Like foolish prophets forth, their words to scorn
Are scattered, and their mouths are stopt with dust
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O come with old Khayyam, and leave the wise
To talk; one thing is certain, that Life flies;
One thing is certain, and the rest is lies
The flower that once has blown for ever dies
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Myself when young did eagerly frequent