John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
2343 James Shirley 1596-1666 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 2343 |
| AUTHOR: | James Shirley (1596–1666) |
| QUOTATION: | The glories of our blood and state Are shadows, not substantial things; There is no armour against fate; Death lays his icy hands on kings. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Contention of Ajax and Ulysses. Sc. 3. |