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A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
A lucky chance, that oft decides the fate
Of mighty monarchs.
The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]
The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]
All feete tread not in one shoe.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
Her voice was ever soft,
Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman.
Her voice was ever soft,
Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Better be a foole then a knave.
Better be a foole then a knave.
The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
Of a new Prince, new bondage.
Of a new Prince, new bondage.
