There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Let those deplore their doom,
Whose hope still grovels in this dark sojourn:
But lofty souls, who read more

Let those deplore their doom,
Whose hope still grovels in this dark sojourn:
But lofty souls, who look beyond the tomb,
Can smile at Fate, and wonder how they mourn.

Many things happen between the cup and the lip.

Many things happen between the cup and the lip.

It's the niceties that make the difference fate gives us the hand, and we play the cards.

It's the niceties that make the difference fate gives us the hand, and we play the cards.

Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of
them will be what they will be; why read more

Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of
them will be what they will be; why then should we desire to be
deceived?

Tempted fate will leave the loftiest star.

Tempted fate will leave the loftiest star.

Thy fate is the common fate of all; Into each life some rain must fall.

Thy fate is the common fate of all; Into each life some rain must fall.

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

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.