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They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a
greater fall.
[Lat., Tolluntur read more
They are raised on high that they may be dashed to pieces with a
greater fall.
[Lat., Tolluntur in altum
Ut lapsu gaviore ruant.]
Unhappy is the fate of one who tries to win his battles and succeed in his attacks without cultivating the read more
Unhappy is the fate of one who tries to win his battles and succeed in his attacks without cultivating the spirit of enterprise, for the result is waste of time and general stagnation.
Fate chooses our relatives, we choose our friends.
Fate chooses our relatives, we choose our friends.
There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.
There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.
Go with your fate, but not beyond. Beyond leads to dark places.
Go with your fate, but not beyond. Beyond leads to dark places.
Tempted fate will leave the loftiest star.
Tempted fate will leave the loftiest star.
Destiny has two ways of crushing us -- by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.
Destiny has two ways of crushing us -- by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.
A person must stand very tall to see their own fate.
A person must stand very tall to see their own fate.
