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The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a
goodly heritage.
The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a
goodly heritage.
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
Ill fortune seldom comes alone.
That which the fountain sends forth returns again to the fountain.
That which the fountain sends forth returns again to the fountain.
Many things happen between the cup and the upper lip.
[Lat., Multa intersunt calicem et labrum summum.]
Many things happen between the cup and the upper lip.
[Lat., Multa intersunt calicem et labrum summum.]
Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty.
Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Fortune is ever seen accompanying industry.
Neuer thinke you fortune can beare the sway,
Where Virtue's force, can cause her to obay.
Neuer thinke you fortune can beare the sway,
Where Virtue's force, can cause her to obay.
Fortune, the great commandress of the world,
Hath divers ways to advance her followers:
To some she read more
Fortune, the great commandress of the world,
Hath divers ways to advance her followers:
To some she gives honor without deserving;
To other some, deserving without honor;
Some wit, some wealth,--and some, wit without wealth;
Some wealth without wit; some nor wit nor wealth.
Behind every great fortune there is a crime.
Behind every great fortune there is a crime.
