James Shirley
James Shirley
James Shirleywas an English dramatist...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionDramatist
english-dramatist
The honor is overpaid, When he that did the act is commentator.
actions blossom smell sweet
Only the actions of the just smell sweet and blossom in the dust.
fate armour
There is no armour against fate.
dwelling soul action
When our souls shall leave this dwelling, the glory of one fair and virtuous action is above all the 'scutcheons on our tomb, or silken banners over us.
honour commentators
The honour is overpaid,When he that did the act is commentator.
knaves knavery honest
Knaves will thrive when honest plainness knows not how to live.
death littles rooms
How little room Do we take up in death, that, living, know No bounds!
fate armor
There is no armor against fate.
death kings hands
Death lays his icy hand on kings.