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When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Life like an empty dream flits by.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
The question is yet before the court.
The question is yet before the court.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labour and to wait.
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labour and to wait.
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
If folly were griefe every house would weepe.
If folly were griefe every house would weepe.
