A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.

A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

The more skilful the gambler, the worse the man.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

You have but fed on the roses, and lain in the lilies of life.

Things at the worst will cease, or e'en climb upward
To what they were before.

Things at the worst will cease, or e'en climb upward
To what they were before.

Take all the swift advantage of the hours.

Take all the swift advantage of the hours.

It is very hard to shave an egge.

It is very hard to shave an egge.

Although the last, not least.

Although the last, not least.

He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.

He that deales in the world needes foure seeves.

From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.

From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.