Facts about James Shirley

Occup.Dramatist
FromEngland
DiedOctober 29, 1666

Summary

James Shirley was a famous Dramatist from England.

Our collection contains 5 quotes who is written / told by James.

5 Famous quotes by James Shirley

Small: There is no armor against fate
"There is no armor against fate"
Small: Only the actions of the just, Smell sweet and blossom in their dust
"Only the actions of the just, Smell sweet and blossom in their dust"
Small: The honor is overpaid, When he that did the act is commentator
"The honor is overpaid, When he that did the act is commentator"
Small: The glories of our blood and state, Are shadows, not substantial things There is no armour against fate
"The glories of our blood and state, Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate, Death lays his icy hand on kings. Scepter and crown must tumble down, And, in the dust, be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade"
Small: Death calls ye to the crowd of common men
"Death calls ye to the crowd of common men"