Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

We create our fate every day we live

We create our fate every day we live

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.

Tempted fate will leave the loftiest star.

Tempted fate will leave the loftiest star.

All human things are subject to decay,
And when fate summons, monarchs must obey.

All human things are subject to decay,
And when fate summons, monarchs must obey.

Here's a sigh to those who love me,
And a smile to those who hate;
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Here's a sigh to those who love me,
And a smile to those who hate;
And whatever sky's above me,
Here's a heart for every fate.

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

But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up
another.

But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up
another.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.