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Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who read more
"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who on earth can say I am not pious?"
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
At Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year.
Feare, the Bedle of the Law.
Feare, the Bedle of the Law.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.