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<p>A Snake, (which was by wise Antiquitie<lb/> Much us'd, the type of Prudencie to be)<lb/> Hemmes in a Winged-ball, which doth imply,<lb/> That Fickle-fortune, from which, none are free.<lb/> Above this Ball, the Snake advanceth too,<lb/> The Laurell, and the Sword ; which, Emblems are,<lb/> Whereby our Authour maketh much adoe,<lb/> A Conquest over Fortune, to declare.<lb/> And, well enough this purpose it befits,<lb/> If ( Reader ) any one of those thou be,<lb/> Whose Fortunes must be mended by their Wits ;<lb/> And, it affords instructions fit for thee:<lb/> For, hence, thou mayst collect, that, no estate<lb/> Can, by Misfortunes means, become so bad,<lb/> But, Prudence (who is Mistresse over Fate )<lb/> May rule it so, that, good it might be made.<lb/> Though Fortunes outlawes, on thy Riches prey,<lb/> By Wisedome, there is meanes, of getting more;<lb/> And, ev'ry rub that's placed in thy way,<lb/> Shall make thee walke more safely, then before.<lb/> Nor Poverty, nor Paynes, nor Spightfulnesse,<lb/> Nor other Mischiefes, that Mischance can doe thee,<lb/> Shall bring thee any sorrow or distresse,<lb/> Which will not be, at last, advantage to thee.<lb/> Lord, give me such a Prudence : for my Fortune<lb/> Puts many foyles, and cruell thrusts upon me:<lb/> Thy helpe, long since, it made me to importune;<lb/> And, thou didst grant it, or she had undone me.<lb/> Still, daigne me thy assistance, Lord, and, than,<lb/> Let all Misfortunes, doe the worst they can. </p> |
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A sword between two branches, resting on a winged globe which is surrounded by an Ouroboros; in the background: Jacob wrestling with the angel |
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<p>VICTRIX FORTUNAE SAPIENTIA.</p> |
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GUL EMBLEMS ILL_BOOK |
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23A21 25G3(+22) 45C13(SWORD) 47I2211 49D48:25F3(+342) 54F2:52A51 54F122 71C3222 86(VICTRIX FORTUNAE SAPIENTIA) |
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<p>Though Fortune, hath a powerfull Name,<lb/> Yet, Vertue overcomes the same.</p> |
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embstma_1903_emblem097 |
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Victrix fortunae sapientia |