Ode LIX: My neighbour gave me notice of

My neighbour gave me notice of her early departure : in the morning she disclosed to me the heavy matter !

She resolved on parting as soon as she saw that I squander my possessions so that my guest blame me not.

Stay yet a space! what causes thee disquiet in me is nought but an inheritance of glory and the active striving of a noble heart.

Greatly do I marvel at him who piles together riches, while the guile of Time is full of disasters ;

It destroys him against whom it directs its attack, whether he be in misery or in kingship like Paradise, ample and rich.

Live then a fair life — thy provision will come ! carefulness will not avert so much as a thread of destiny.