Note 40 — Chapter XV
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This reminds us of the exclamation of the Emperor Titus, who, at the close of a day in which he could not perceive that he had done any good, exclaimed, sadly, “Perdidi Diem.” I have lost a day. Beautifully has the sentiment been expressed in the words, which it would be well for all to treasure up,
“Count that day lost, whose low descending sun, Views at thy hand no worthy action done.”