James Shirley Quotes About Fate

• There is no armor against fate.

  James Shirley

  Fate, Armor

  James Shirley, “From Ajax Dirge”

• There is no armour against fate.

  James Shirley

  Fate, Armour

  'The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses' (1659) act 1, sc. 3

• 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

  Kings, Fate, Dust

  'The Contention of Ajax and Ulysses' (1659) act 1, sc. 3

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