"Let not despair o'er ill thy courage take; Not e'en at death doth hope a man forsake. (25) Observe what's past and what may next ensue And Janus-like keep both ways under view. (27) Disdain not, arrogant, what most advise; Thou none canst please while thou dost all despise. (29) Guard well thy health with special care and skill; Thyself and not the seasons blame when ill. (30)"
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