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The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
The anger of those in authority is always weighty.
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
He that endures is not overcome.
He that endures is not overcome.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
Drought never brought dearth.
Drought never brought dearth.
Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
Thursday come, and the week's gone.
Thursday come, and the week's gone.
Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?
Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?
O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!
O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!
