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Persius

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Nostrum est
quod vivis, cinis et manes et fabula fies.
vive memor leti, fugit hora.
--
Our life is our own to-day, to-morrow you will be dust, a shade, and a tale that is told. Live mindful of death; the hour flies.
--
Satire V, line 151.

 
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