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The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.
Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
Her snaky crest.
Amid the roses fierce Repentance rears
Her snaky crest.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.