Fourth Stanza
It suggests that they know that death is a natural part of life and they are wise enough to know they should accept it.
Fifth Stanza
Thomas’ way of saying that they want to hold on to life to be able to leave their mark, thereby sustaining their memory in history as great scholars or philosophers.
Sixth Stanza
Thomas moves forward and describes the next group as good men. They reflect on their lives as the end approaches
