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01c. 1631 AD

The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate; Death lays his icy hands on kings.

James Shirley / quote

02c. 1631 AD

Only the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in the dust.

James Shirley / quote

03c. 1631 AD

Death calls ye to the crowd of common men.

James Shirley / quote

04Undated

Only the actions of the just Smell sweet and blossom in their dust.

James Shirley / quote

05Undated

The glories of our blood and stateAre shadows, not substantial things;There is no armor against Fate.Death lays his icy hand on kings...

James Shirley / quote

06Undated

There is no armor against fate death lays his icy hands on kings.

James Shirley / quote

07Undated

There is no armour against fate death lays his icy hands on kings.

James Shirley / quote

08Undated

The glories of our blood and state, Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate, Death lays his icy hand on kings. Scepter and crown must tumble down, And, in the dust, be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.

James Shirley / quote