"Art is long, and Time is fleeting,  And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating  Funeral marches to the grave."

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Insight & Reflection

Words carry weight, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's insight into time is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator. His original works include the poems "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was the first American to completely translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and was one of the fireside poets from New England.

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