Time undermines us.

Time undermines us.

Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.

Fortune, delighting in her cruel task, and playing her wanton
game untiringly, is ever shifting her uncertain favours.

If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.

If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.

We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.

We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]

Something must be allowed to custom.

Something must be allowed to custom.

Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.

I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.

I found not Cassio's kisses on her lips.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.

War with vices, but peace with individuals.