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At the games end we shall see who gaines.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.
I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.
Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled read more
Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled by, return again.
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
Catch, then, O catch the transient hour;
Improve each moment as it flies!
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
Ah, happy years, once more who would not be a boy!
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
