John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
James Shirley 1596-1666 John Bartlett
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| 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. |
| Contention of Ajax and Ulysses. Sc. 3. |
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| Only the actions of the just 1 Smell sweet and blossom in the dust. 2 |
| Contention of Ajax and Ulysses. Sc. 3. |
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| Death calls ye to the crowd of common men. |
| Cupid and Death. |
| Note 1. The sweet remembrance of the just Shall flourish when he sleeps in dust. Tate and Brady: Psalm cxxii. 6. [back] |
| Note 2. ”Their dust” in Works edited by Dyce. [back] |