But time growing old teaches all things.

But time growing old teaches all things.

Time is the cruelest teacher; first she gives the test, then teaches the lesson.

Time is the cruelest teacher; first she gives the test, then teaches the lesson.

Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.

Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.

When time ends eternity begins.

When time ends eternity begins.

The opera ain't over till the fat lady sings.

The opera ain't over till the fat lady sings.

Laurel crowned Horatius
True, how true the saying,
Swift as wind flies over us
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Laurel crowned Horatius
True, how true the saying,
Swift as wind flies over us
Time devouring, slaying.
[Lat., Lauriger Horatius
Quam dixisti verum;
Fugit curo citius
Tempus edax rerum.]

Backward, flow backward, O full tide of years!
I am so weary of toil and of tears,
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Backward, flow backward, O full tide of years!
I am so weary of toil and of tears,
Toil without recompense--tears all in vain,
Take them and give me my childhood again.
I have grown weary of dust and decay,
Weary of sowing for others to reap;
Rock me to sleep, mother, rock me to sleep.

But what minutes! Count them by sensation, and not by calendars, and each moment is a day.

But what minutes! Count them by sensation, and not by calendars, and each moment is a day.

Time is the wisest counselor of all.

Time is the wisest counselor of all.