01c. 1631 ADThe 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 ↗
05UndatedThe 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 ↗
08UndatedThe 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 ↗
Edsverb reading cardΠThe RepublicPlatoFree edition · US public domainBenjamin Jowett translationRelated reading on justice; this is an editorial connection, not the source of the saying.About this book ↗
Edsverb reading card♧Walden, and On The Duty Of Civil DisobedienceHenry David ThoreauFree edition · US public domainProject Gutenberg English edition containing both worksRelated reading on justice; this is an editorial connection, not the source of the saying.About this book ↗
Edsverb reading cardHHamletWilliam ShakespeareFree edition · US public domainEnglish text; Project Gutenberg eBook 1524, released 1998 and updated 2025. The linked file does not identify a print edition.Related reading on death; this is an editorial connection, not the source of the saying.About this book ↗