Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.

Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

I have cut my leg with my own adze.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.

He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.

He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.

Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.

Swiftly our pleasures glide away,
Our hearts recall the distant day
With many sighs.

When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.

"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
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"Rogue that I am," he whispers to himself,
"I lie, I cheat--do anything for pelf,
But who on earth can say I am not pious?"

He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.

He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.

Hope is a waking dream.

Hope is a waking dream.