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Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.
We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
Led on by impulse, and blind and ungovernable desires.
Led on by impulse, and blind and ungovernable desires.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Passion and strife bow down the mind.
Bear with evil, and expect good.
Bear with evil, and expect good.