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Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.
There's not a string attuned to mirth,
But has its chord in melancholy.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
Led on by impulse, and blind and ungovernable desires.
Led on by impulse, and blind and ungovernable desires.
Laughter holding both his sides.
Laughter holding both his sides.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
Light cares cry out; the great ones still are dumb.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
