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They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a
greater fall.
[Lat., Tolluntur read more
They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a
greater fall.
[Lat., Tolluntur in altum
Ut lapsu gaviore ruant.]
What fates impose, that men must needs abide; It boots not to resist both wind and tide
What fates impose, that men must needs abide; It boots not to resist both wind and tide
We create our fate every day we live
We create our fate every day we live
What need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure, and take a bond of fate: thou read more
What need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure, and take a bond of fate: thou shalt not live; That I may tell pale-hearted fear it lies, And sleep in spite of thunder
Destiny has two ways of crushing us -- by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.
Destiny has two ways of crushing us -- by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.
Chance generally favors the prudent.
Chance generally favors the prudent.
To bear is to conquer our fate.
To bear is to conquer our fate.
Fate is for those too weak to determine their own destiny.
Fate is for those too weak to determine their own destiny.
Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
