From history's examples we conclude,
And modern instances teach us the same:
Good follows Evil, Evil follows Good,
Shame ends in glory, glory ends in shame.
Thus it is evident that no man should
Put trust in victories or wealth or fame,
Nor yet despair if Fortune is adverse:
She turns her wheel for better, as for worse. (Ludovico Ariosto)

From history's examples we conclude, And modern instances teach us the same: Good follows Evil, Evil follows Good, Shame ends in glory, glory ends in shame. Thus it is evident that no man should Put trust in victories or wealth or fame, Nor yet despair if Fortune is adverse: She turns her wheel for better, as for worse.

Ludovico Ariosto

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