I heard the gods reply:
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"Trust not the future with its perilous chance;
The fortunate hour is on the dial now.
"To-day be wise and great,
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And put off hesitation and go forth
With cheerful courage for the diurnal need.
"Stout be the heart, nor slow
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The foot to follow the impetuous will,
Nor the hand slack upon the loom of deeds.
"Then may the Fates look up
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And smile a little in their tolerant way,
Being full of infinite regard for men."