See how the Fates their gifts allot, For A is happy-B is not. Yet B is worthy, I dare say, Of more prosperity than A.

Even-handed fate Hath but one law for small and great: That ample urn holds all men's names.

Perhaps the most majestic feature of our whole existence is that while our intelligences are powerful enough to penetrate deeply into the evolution of this quite incredible Universe, we still have not the smallest clue to our own fate.

As you go through life, there are thousands of little forks in the road, and there are a few really big forks-those moments of reckoning, moments of truth.

Fate has to do with events in history that are the summary and unintended results of innumerable decisions of innumerable men.

Fate leads the willing, and drags along the reluctant.

What fates impose, that men must needs abide; It boots not to resist both wind and tide.

There is no armour against fate; Death lays his icy hands on kings.

Fate has terrible power. You cannot escape it by wealth or war. No fort will keep it out, no ships outrun it.

Luck or tragedy, some people get runs. Then of course there are those who divide it even, good and bad, but we never hear of them. Such a life doesn't demand attention. Only the people who get the good or bad runs.