That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.

That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.

Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.

Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.

When shall we find his equal?

When shall we find his equal?

I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.

I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.

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.]

Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.

Then let me quaff the foamy tide,
And through the dance meandering glide.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.

Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.