If
If a man could live a thousand years, When half his life had passed, He might, by strict economy, A fortune have amassed. Then having gained some common-sense, And knowledge, too, of life, He could select the woman who Would make him a true wife. But as it is, man hasn't time To even pay his debts, And weds to be acquainted with The woman whom he gets.
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