Comets Quotes
By being seldom seen, I could not stir But like a comet I was wondered at.
William Shakespeare, David Scott Kastan (2002). “King Henry IV Part 1: Third Series”, p.260, Cengage Learning EMEA
When beggars die, there are no comets seen; the heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.
'Julius Caesar' (1599) act 2, sc. 2, l. 30
A learned woman is thought to be a comet that bodes mischief whenever it appears.
1673 An Essay to Revive the Antient Education of Gentlewomen In Religion, Manners, Art and Tongues,With An Answer to the Objections against this Way of Education.
You are heaven's Halley's comet; we have one shot at seeing you shine.
Max Lucado (2011). “Cure for the Common Life”, p.33, Thomas Nelson Inc
Oh, how portentous is prosperity! How comet-like, it threatens while it shines.
Edward Young (1822). “The Complaint; Or, Night-thoughts on Life, Death, & Immortality ... To which is Added, A Paraphrase on Part of the Book of Job”, p.115
