It is curious to look back and realize upon what trivial and apparently coincidental circumstances great events frequently turn as easily and naturally as a door on its hinges.
H. Rider HaggardThe Almighty gave us our lives, and I suppose He meant us to defend them, at least I have always acted on that, and I hope it will not be brought up against me when my clock strikes.
H. Rider HaggardThe great wheel of Fate rolls on like a Juggernaut, and crushes us all in turn, some soon, some late
H. Rider Haggard