1. Do not blame fate for the misfortunes it brought you,
If it takes back, it has given long ago.

2. Take account of your time in its alternating states,
You will find it gave you manifold what it took away.

3. God has made the days to alternate,
So you see no rest that stays, nor toil that goes.

4. The capital you own is your soul, it is safe,
Do not grieve for anything lost after it is gone.

5. I was not the first to be amazed at events,
Thus time went on, nothing strange nor new.

6. Much wealth grew after utter loss,
Do you not see the candle flaming after the wick is cut?