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As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
With winsome cruelty she refuses.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.
Honesty's a fool
And loses that it works for.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
Time rolls his ceaseless course.
