And much as Wine has played the Infidel, And robbed me of my Robe of Honor Well, I often wonder what the Vintners buy One half so precious as the stuff they sell.
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The King in a carriage may ride, And the beggar may crawl at his side But in the general race, They are traveling all the same pace.Edward Fitzgerald
Indeed the Idols I have loved so long; Have done my credit in this World much wrong; Have drowned my Honour in a Shallow Cup; And sold my Reputation for a Song.
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The Leaves of Life keep falling one by one.
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I am all for the short and merry life.
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Then to this earthen Bowl did I adjourn
My Lip the secret Well of Life to learn:
And Lip to Lip it murmured: While you live
Drink!
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One by one crept silently to Rest.
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