We are stronger, and are better, Under manhood \ 's sterner reign: Still we feel that something sweet Followed youth, with flying feet, and will never come again.

严峻的成年生活将我们驱使，我们变得日益刚强、更臻完美；可是依然感到某种甜美的东西，已随着青春飞逝，永不再返回。

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