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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

J M Usteri 1763-1827 John Bartlett

 
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    Life let us cherish, while yet the taper glows,
And the fresh flow’ret pluck ere it close;
Why are we fond of toil and care?
Why choose the rankling thorn to wear?
          Life let us cherish.