There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune. Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries. On such a full sea are we now afloat. And we must take the current when it serves, or lose our ventures.

Life is as tedious as twice-told tale, vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man.

Life every man holds dear but the dear man holds honor far more precious dear than life.

I bear a charmed life.

As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words.