Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

Not even the gods can withstand necessity.

If that you have a former friend for foe.

If that you have a former friend for foe.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

Let the worst come to the worst.

Let the worst come to the worst.

He that makes his bed ill, lies there.

He that makes his bed ill, lies there.

Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.

Our fears are always more numerous than our dangers.

To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
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To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]

Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.

Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.

And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.

And sanguine hope through every storm of life,
Shoots her bright beams, and calms the internal strife.