He with body waged a fight,
But body won; it walks upright.
Then he struggled with the heart;
Innocence and peace depart.
Then he struggled with the mind;
His proud heart he left behind.
Now his wars on God begin;
At stroke of midnight God shall win.
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The Four Ages Of Man
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The Four Ages Of Man
By William Butler Yeats
Jun 30, 2024
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