Around the year with Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

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For life was made for loving, and love alone repays,
As passing years are proving, for all of Time's sad ways.
      There lies a sting in pleasure,
      And fame gives shallow measure,
And wealth is but a phantom that mocks the restless days--
For life was made for loving, and only loving pays.
                                                                 Christmas Fancies.