It withers and dies, which is unfortunately the fate of most human potential.

它就会枯萎而死遗憾是 部分人类潜能都因此而被磨灭。

The memory of my mother and her teachings were, after all, the only capital I had to start life with, and on that capital I have made my way. Andrew Jackson Youth fades; love droops;the leaves of friendship fall.

毕竟，对母亲记忆和她教诲，是我人生起步唯一资本，并奠定了我人生之路。 安德鲁·杰克逊青春会逝去；爱情会枯萎；友谊也会凋零。

I hadn't wanted cut flowers, or anything that might die.

我不想要切花，或者任何可能会枯萎东西。