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But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
Not only ought fortune to be pictured on a wheel, but every thing
else in this world.
They talk like angels but they live like men.
They talk like angels but they live like men.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
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.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
Strike up the dance, the cava bowl fill high.
Strike up the dance, the cava bowl fill high.
