Wisdom of the ages

Listen, to the wisdom of the ages Listen, to the words of many sages Live each day, as if it were your last It's written in the stars, your destiny is cast And that hourglass, runs too fast no doubt For the sands of time are running out Listen, to the wisdom of the ages These words, can be found in history's pages Live each day, for happiness can't wait And love while you may, but heed the hand of fate If the finger points, it's too late no doubt For the sands of time, are running out But the man who turns, and escapes somehow Is the wisest of men And to such a man, I'd bow