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

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

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.

Let each man have according to his deserts.

Let each man have according to his deserts.

Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.

Pardons and pleasantnesse are great revenges of slanders.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.

Serve a noble disposition, though poore, the time comes that hee
will repay thee.

Serve a noble disposition, though poore, the time comes that hee
will repay thee.

Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.

Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.

Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.

Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.

To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean read more

To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean and plant himself afresh.