Seize we the sweets of life whene'er we may, E'en though some bitter taste therein we find, For ne'er on earth can man know perfect joy. (Alessandro Piccolomini)

Seize we the sweets of life whene'er we may, E'en though some bitter taste therein we find, For ne'er on earth can man know perfect joy.

Alessandro Piccolomini

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