From too much love of living,
From hope and fear set free,
We thank with brief thanksgiving
Whatever gods may be
That no life lives for ever,
That dead men rise up never;
That even the weariest river
Winds somewhere safe to sea.
Bio: Jânio da Silva Quadros was a Brazilian politician who served as President of Brazil from 31 January to 25 August 1961, when he resigned from office.
