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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A RULE OF LIFE, by LUCIAN Poet's Biography
First Line: Use up thy store, for thou must die
Last Line: Expense and thrift in balance fair.
Alternate Author Name(s): Lucianus
Subject(s): Human Behavior; Conduct Of Life; Human Nature
First Line: Use up thy store, for thou must die
Last Line: Expense and thrift in balance fair.
Alternate Author Name(s): Lucianus
Subject(s): Human Behavior; Conduct Of Life; Human Nature
USE up thy store, for thou must die;
Thou hast to live, therefore put by.
Herein lies wisdom's rule, to pair
Expense and thrift in balance fair.
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