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You began better than you have finished; the last act is not
equal to the first.
You began better than you have finished; the last act is not
equal to the first.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Each must drain
His share of pleasure, share of pain.
Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?
Vain, froward child of empire, say,
Are all thy playthings snatched away?
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
The goddess was discovered by her gait.
The goddess was discovered by her gait.
