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He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
An excess of hoarded wealth is the death of many.
Look not upon the wine when it is read, when it giveth his colour
in the cup, when it read more
Look not upon the wine when it is read, when it giveth his colour
in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!