Thus it is ever in life. The aims we once pursued no longer satisfy us; we aim, we strive, we aspire, until sight fails, and mind and body find rest in the grave.

Robert Schumann

Aim Aims Aspire Body Ever Fails Find Grave Life Longer Mind Once Pursued Rest Satisfy Sight Strive Thus Until Us

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